Section 38(1)(ix) in Jammu and Kashmir Minor Mineral Concession, Storage, Transportation of Minerals and Prevention of Illegal Mining Rules, 2016
(ix)the lessee shall commence mining operations within three months from the date of execution of the lease and thereafter carry on such operations effectively in a manner which will ensure safety of labourers, conservation of mineral, removal of over burden, and its proper dumping, storage, drainage of water and removal of all valuable minerals from the mines in accordance with the rules.