Section 17 in The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017
17. Prohibition of reduction of blocks.
- All the blocks formed in underground workings shall be regular in size and shape and once a block is formed, it shall not be split or reduced in size until the stage of commencement of stoping:Provided that the Chief Controller of Mines may permit reduction in the size of blocks on an application in writing made by the holder of the mining lease giving reasons for doing the same.
