Mines and Geology
Headquarters: Ibrahimpatnam, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Parent Department: Department of Industries & Commerce (Mines), Government of Andhra Pradesh
Profile
- The Department of Mines and Geology is entrusted with both promotional and regulatory functions for overall development of Mineral Sector and collection of mineral revenue to the State Exchequer.
- In Andhra Pradesh State under the control of Director of Mines & Geology oversee the functions of receipt & processing of Mineral Concession applications, grant of leases for Minor Minerals approval of Mine Plans, Inspection of Mines, curbing of illicit Mining and Transportation, Vigilance, monitoring of Mineral Production, Survey & Demarcation of areas. Mineral Revenue Collection, Mineral Investigations & explorations and dissemination of Mineral information.
Organization Structure
Schemes/Activities / Action Plan
Schemes
The PMKKKY Scheme, in its guidelines defines the nature of works that can be taken up by DMFs from the funds that mining companies legally provide. The scheme makes a distinction between ‘High Priority Areas’ and ‘Other Priority Areas. It is mandated that at least 60% of DMF funds are to be utilized towards High Priority Areas and up to 40% of the funds are to be utilized towards Other Priority Areas.
Simultaneously, State Government by including the PMKKKY guidelines has notified AP DMF Rules vide G.O.Ms.No.36 dt 14.03.2016 and provided directions in terms of DMF fund utilization. Subsequently, the Government vide G.O.Ms.No.46, dt:06-04-2016 Ind, Comm (M.II) Dept., has amended the rule duly including the District Level Programme Manager / Officer of Smart Andhra Pradesh Foundation (SAPF) as member Trust.
Activities
- In-charge of the District office.
- Collection of Mineral Revenue.
- Enforcement of Permit System through Online.
- Inspection of working and non-working mines and quarries as per Act and Rules.
- Inspection of Mineral Based Industries.
- Submission of proposals for collection of Mineral Revenue Arrears under R.R. Act.
- Regulation of sand mining in the District.
- Identification of sand reaches in the District along with Line Department viz. Revenue, Irrigation, Ground Water, Rural Water Supply and Forest Department.
- Identification and Survey & Inspection of Mineral Blocks for e-Auction.
- Finalization of Mineral Revenue Assessments and preparation of Demand Collection Balance (DCB) in every year.
- Scrutiny on Vigilance activities by the Technical Personnel.
- Right to Information Act 2005
- Inspection at Mineral consuming works, irrigation works, Engineering Works collection at data regarding deduction of Seigniorage Fee from the work bills of the Government Contractors by Government Engineering Departments.
- Proposals will be submitted to the higher authority to conduct auction for identified mineral blocks.
- Periodical inspections of Mines and Quarries.
- Control and arrest of illicit quarrying / mining and transportation of Minerals.
Action Plan
To achieve Mineral Revenue Target fixed by the Government.
Existing Leases in Tirupati District
| Sl.No | Mineral Name | No. of Leases | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O/o DM&GO, Tirupati | O/o Div. MGO Gudur | ||||
| Working | Non-working | Working | Non-working | ||
| Major Mineral | |||||
| 1 | Iron ore | – | – | – | 1 |
| 2 | Vermiculite & Associated Minerals | – | – | 1 | 11 |
| 3 | Mica, Feldspar and Quartz | – | – | 7 | 2 |
| Total | – | – | 8 | 14 | |
| Minor Mineral Leases | |||||
| 1 | Black Granite | 11 | 12 | – | – |
| 2 | Colour Granite | 12 | 2 | – | – |
| 3 | Gravel | 12 | – | – | 1 |
| 4 | RM & BS | 52 | 35 | 6 | 9 |
| 5 | Silica Sand | – | – | 50 | 19 |
| Total | 87 | 49 | 56 | 29 | |
Mineral based Industries existing in Tirupati District
| Sl.No | Mineral | O/o District Mines & Geology Office, Tirupati | O/o Divisional Mines & Geology Office, Gudur | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Granite Cutting & Polishing Units | 13 | 6 | 19 |
| 2 | Stone Crushers | 55 | 4 | 59 |
| 3 | Iron Ore | 1 | – | 1 |
| 4 | Feldspar & Quartz | 1 | 205 | 206 |
| 5 | Silica Sand | – | 157 | 157 |
| 6 | Others | 4 | – | 4 |
| Grand Total | 74 | 372 | 446 | |
Contacts
| Sl.No | Name | Designation | Division / Mandal Attached | Phone Number | Email-ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. Balaji Naik | District Mines & Geology Officer, Tirupati | Tirupati District | 9100688839 | dmgotirupati[at]gmail[dot]com |
| 2 | K. Srinivasa Rao | Divisional Mines & Geology Officer, Tirupati | Gudur Division | 9000373069 | dvnlmggudur[at]gmail[dot]com |
Email and Postal address
Postal Address : O/o District Mines & Geology Office.,
Padmavathi Nilayam,4th floor,
RoomNo.401, 402,403 & 420, Collectorate,
Tiruchanur,Tirupati–517 503.
email : dmgotirupati[at]gmail[dot]com,
Mob : 9100688839.
Postal Address : O/o Divisional Mines & Geology Office.,
Door No. 19-2-7, NH-16, Chillakur,
Opp. Govt. Hospital, Gudur,
Tirupati District – 524 412.
email : dvnlmggudur[at]gmail[dot]com,
Mob : 9000373069.
Important Websites links
https://www.mines.ap.gov.in/miningportal/
DISTRICT SURVEY REPORT
FOR SAND AND OTHER MINOR MINERALS
TIRUPATI DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH
(FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF MINES AND GEOLOGY, GOVT. OF AP)
District Survey Report – 2023
| DISTRICT SURVEY REPORT FOR SAND AND OTHER MINOR MINERALS TIRUPATI DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH (FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF MINES AND GEOLOGY, GOVT. OF AP) | DSR Tirupati Report 2023 |