Section 31(2)(xiii) in Himachal Pradesh Minor Minerals (Concession) and Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2015
(xiii)mechanical mining in river and stream bed shall be allowed only with the help of tyre mounted front end loader upto 80 Horse Power without backhoe with the permission of the Director. The permit holder seeking such permission shall deposit security amount as specified in the First Schedule. The Director may permit the use of mechanical mining subject to the following terms and conditions: