Section 91 in The U.P. Minor Minerals (Concession) Rules, 1963
91. Preferential right for prospecting license where area is not declared for grant under rule 104 shall be as under.
(1)An application which has been received earlier shall have preference over subsequent application.(2)If the application is received oh same day, the preference shall be decided on following matter :(a)any Special knowledge or experience in, prospecting operation and the nature and quality of technical staff employed or to be employed by the applicant;(b)such other matter as may be considered necessary by the State Government.
