Directorate of Geology and Mining

Government of Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand

Form-J/Form-N

Uttarakhand

ISTP

About to Directorate of Geology and Mining, Government of Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand is a Himalayan mountainous state where a rich reservoir of minerals and minor minerals is abundantly present. The major minerals include magnesite, limestone, and base metals (such as gold, silver, lead, etc.), while the minor minerals comprise local rock minerals like soapstone, silica sand, barite, etc. Additionally, riverbed minerals such as sand, gravel, and boulders are also available.

  • Mining/extraction in riverbed areas within forest regions is carried out by the Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation, whereas in revenue river areas, it is managed by the Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam and Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam. In privately owned land areas, mining activities are undertaken by private individuals.

  • Under the powers granted by Section 15 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, the state government has enacted the Uttarakhand Minor Mineral (Concession) Rules, 2023 (as amended from time to time) to regulate minor mineral mining activities. Additionally, under Section 23C of the same Act, the state has introduced the Uttarakhand Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation, and Storage) Rules, 2021 (as amended from time to time) to curb illegal mining, transportation, and storage.

  • Furthermore, the Uttarakhand Stone Crusher, Screening Plant, Pulverizer Plant, Hot Mix Plant, Ready Mix Plant License Policy-2021 (as amended from time to time) and the Uttarakhand River Dredging Policy-2021 (as amended from time to time) have been promulgated.

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e-Transit Passes issued by Uttarakhand Government for Mineral Transportation

In Uttarakhand MM-11/Form-K | Form-J/Form-N | ISTP are the only transit passes issued by DGM Uttarakhand
MM-11

MM-11

MM-11 is an authorized e-Transit Pass issued by the Lease Holder for the transportation of minerals. It facilitates the transportation of minor minerals extracted from a mining area to the designated destination through a specified vehicle. Government Form-MM-11 records essential details such as the vehicle details, driver’s name, name and quantity of mineral, sale value, GST/Royalty, buyer, destination, and other relevant information.

Form-K

Form-K

Form-K is an authorized transportation document issued for the transportation of minerals from mining leases of Major Minerals, such as magnesite and other major minerals.

Form-J

Form-J

Form-J is an authorized mineral transportation document (Transit Pass) issued by a licensee/stockist through the e-Ravanna system for the transportation of minerals. Its purpose is to maintain an online record of the quantity, transportation details, and validity of the mineral and to ensure effective control over the illegal transportation of minerals.

Form-N

Form-N

Form-N is an authorized transportation document issued for the transportation of Major Minerals from retail mineral storage locations.

ISTP

ISTP

All vehicles bringing Mineral into the state need to procure an Inter-State Transit Pass. To Acquire the pass they first need to register. After registeration they can login and pay the regulating fees to obtain the Transit Pass.

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Directorate of Geology and Mining,
Government of Uttarakhand

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