Section 85(1) in The U.P. Minor Minerals (Concession) Rules, 1963
(1)Every application for grant of prospecting license shall be accompanied by-(a)a non refundable fee of ten thousand rupees, other than those specified in rue 101;(b)Four copies of the toposheet map on a scale of 1: 50000 which shows coordinates and corresponding cadestral survey map on which the area applied for is clearly marked or four copies of topographical survey map on a scale of atleast 4"=1 mile, on which the area applied for is accurately marked;(c)a certificate, issued by District Officer or by such officer as may be authorised by the District Officer in this behalf, showing that no mining dues are outstanding against the applicant :Provided that such certificate shall not be required where the applicant has furnished an affidavit to the satisfaction of the state Government, stating that he does not hold or had not held any mining lease or any other mineral concession in the territory of the state.(d)a certificate of residence of the applicant;(e)a character certificate given by the District Officer of the District, where the applicant permanently resides.
