Section 2(1)(w) in Himachal Pradesh Minor Minerals (Concession) and Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2015
(w)"lessee" when used in relation to a mine means a person to whom the lease has been granted by the Government, his transferee or assignee and in case of a mine the business whereof is being carried on by a liquidator or receiver, such liquidator or receiver and in case of a mine owned by a Company, the business whereof is being carried on by a managing agent, such "Managing Agent".