About The Act
Objectives
The Mines Act governs the employment of labour in mines, and provides for safe and proper working conditions.
Applicability
The Mines Act extends to the whole of India and applies to all Mines as defined in the Act
Related Sections of the Act
Section 1 : Short title, extent and commencement
Section 1 : Short title, extent and commencement
Section 3 : Act not to apply in certain cases
Section 3 : Act not to apply in certain cases
Section 17 : Managers
Section 17 : Managers
Section 38 : Exemption from provisions regarding employment
Section 38 : Exemption from provisions regarding employment
Section 85 : Application of Act to mines belonging to Government
Section 85 : Application of Act to mines belonging to Government
Section 86 : Application of certain provisions of Act 63 of 1948 to mines
Section 86 : Application of certain provisions of Act 63 of 1948 to mines
Important Definitions
2(h) – Employed In A Mine
2(h) – Employed In A Mine
2(j) – Mine
2(j) – Mine
2(l) – Owner
2(l) – Owner
2(2) – Below Ground, Above Ground
2(2) – Below Ground, Above Ground