Section 3(1)(g) in The Marble Development And Conservation Rules, 2002
(g)"geologist" means a person having a post graduate degree in Geology from a University established or incorporated by or under an Act of Parliament or any institution recognised by the University Grants Commission established under section 4 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956) or any qualification equivalent thereto and appointed in writing by the prospecting licensee, owner or agent to perform the duties of a geologist under these rules;