Unless the subject or context otherwise requires, in this
Rules:-
(a) “Act” means Mines and Minerals Act, 1985 (2042).
(b) “License” means a license issued pursuant to these Rules for
prospecting and excavation of any minerals.
(c) “Mining Gate” means the main gate of mining area from where
minerals are to be exported.
(d) “Specified Minerals” means any minerals for which the Department
has issued a license to carryout mining operations having concluded
a contact or any minerals as specified by Government of Nepal to
carryout any mining operations by the Department or any other
governmental agency only as specified by the Department.
(e) “Committee” means Mines Development Committee constituted
pursuant to Rule 35.
(f) “Centre” means Minerals Development Centre established pursuant
to Rule 39.