Government of Meghalaya

Forests & Environment Department

Government of Meghalaya
Forests & Environment Department, Government of Meghalaya

Mining Lease & Quarry Permit

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Overview

As per Rule 5 of the Meghalaya Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2016, competent authorities grant mining leases or quarry permits in respect of minor minerals for non-industrial uses as specified in Schedule III.

Mining Lease & Quarry Permit

Apply online for a mining lease or quarry permit for minor minerals.

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1. Mining Lease Process

A

Initial Application (Form A)

Application shall be made in Form A duly affixed with a court fee stamp of ₹1,000 along with the following documents:

  • Certificate of Registration of land under Indian Registration Act, 1908 (Sale deed, Gift deed, Declaration Deed, Lease Deed, Land Holding Certificate, or Patta duly authenticated).
  • Certificate regarding status of land (Forest or Non-forest) from the PCCF & HoFF.
  • NOC from concerned Autonomous District Council for land use (if applicant is a company, firm, cooperative society or non-tribal).
  • NOC from concerned Wildlife Division
  • NOC from Meghalaya Biodiversity Board
  • NOC from Village Headman / Sirdar
  • An affidavit that the applicant has obtained surface rights or consent of the landowner(s).
  • Treasury challan for ₹5,000 as non-refundable application fee.
  • Treasury challan for ₹5,000 per hectare as fee for grant of mining lease.
B

Application Timeline

An application for grant of a mining lease shall be disposed of within a period of 6 months provided it is complete in all respects.

C

Letter of Intent (LOI) Phase

The competent authority issues a Letter of Intent (LOI) directing the applicant to submit the following documents within 6 months:

  • Mining plan duly approved by the authorized officer: Khasi Hills: Mining Engineer, Directorate of Mineral Resources; Jaintia Hills: Divisional Mining Officer, Jowai; Garo Hills: Divisional Mining Officer, Williamnagar
  • Forest Clearance under Forest Conservation Act, 1980 (if land is Forest).
  • Environmental Clearance (EC) under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (DEIAA issues up to 5 ha; SEIAA issues above 5 ha).
  • Self-declaration form for due adherence of labour laws and labour safety.
D

Mining Lease Workflow

1
Obtain LOI and get mining plan prepared by empanelled experts and approved.
2
Apply for and obtain Environmental Clearance (EC).
3
Apply for clearances from Revenue & Disaster Management, PCB, and Labour Dept.
4
Submit all documents to the competent authority.
5
Survey & demarcation of area and verification by competent authority.
6
Order of grant of the lease issued by competent authority.
7
Deposit Security Deposit @ ₹10,000/ha (Letter of credit, Fixed deposit, or Bank guarantee).
8
Execute Lease deed in Form E within 3 months of the order.
9
Register Mining lease in Sub-Register office and pay stamp duty based on average annual royalty.

2. Quarry Permit

Application shall be submitted in Form F duly affixed with a court fee stamp of ₹100 to the competent Authority along with:

Certificate Required

Certificate regarding the status of land (Forest/Non-forest) from the PCCF & HoFF.

Fee Required

Treasury Challan of ₹500 as application fee. Timeline: Disposal within 15 days.

Maximum Constraints

Max Duration: 5 Years | Max Depth: 3 Meters | Max Area: 2 Hectares

Granted Permits & Leases

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List of Mining Lease & Quarry Permit granted
19 May 2026
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