The Ministry of Mines has issued a new notification revising the non refundable fees that must be submitted along with the Final Mine Closure Plan for mining operations across the country. The order is issued by the Indian Bureau of Mines and is dated 30 October 2025 from Nagpur. The notification is issued under Section 18 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 and Rule 24 of the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules 2017.
Changes in Fee Structure
The notification specifies the fees applicable for Final Mine Closure Plan submissions for different mining lease areas. A structured fee has been introduced for all minerals depending on the size of the lease. Smaller mining leases up to 10 hectares have a fixed fee while larger leases will pay a calculated amount based on total area. A special concession has been provided for certain minerals for a limited period.
Impact on Mining Lease Holders
Mining lease holders will now be required to pay updated fees when submitting their Final Mine Closure Plans for approval. This affects all minerals and all mining areas in the country. The revised structure provides clarity on the payable amount and also offers reduced fees for barytes, felspar, mica and quartz under certain conditions until 31 December 2025. The new fee arrangement becomes applicable immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette.
MINISTRY OF MINES
(Indian Bureau of Mines)
NOTIFICATION
Nagpur, the 30th October, 2025
S.O. 5186(E).
In pursuance of Section 18 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (67 of 1957) read with sub-rule (1) of Rule 24 of Mineral Conservation and Development Rules 2017 and in exercise of the powers conferred under the said rules and in supersession of notifications of the Government of India, Ministry of Mines (Indian Bureau of Mines) published on dated 1st February, 2022 in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), vide number S.O. 414(E), dated the 24th January, 2022 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Indian Bureau of Mines hereby specify the following non-refundable fee to be accompanied with the Final Mine Closure Plan document submitted for approval, namely.
| S. No. | Mineral | Area of mining lease | Non-refundable fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Minerals | Upto 10 hectares | Five thousand rupees |
| 2 | All Minerals | All mining leases having area more than 10 hectares | Twenty five thousand rupees per Square Kilometres or part thereof. |
Provided that for Final Mine Closure Plan in respect of Barytes, Felspar, Mica and Quartz for an area up to 10 hectares submitted for approval on or before the 31st December, 2025, the non-refundable fee shall be one thousand rupees only.
This notification shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
[F. No. T-43010/2/2024-TS-IBM_HQ]
PANKAJ KULSHRESHTHA, Controller General (In-charge)