Way2mining
Ariyalur District
Tamilnadu.
India officially repealed the Mines Act, 1952 on 21 Nov 2025. All mines now operate under the modern OSHWC Code, bringing mandatory appointment letters, annual health check-ups, ESIC coverage, women’s underground work rights, and national safety standards. A historic upgrade for every miner. ⛏️⚠️🇮🇳
📘 Compare how the OSH Code (2020) and Mines Act (1952) define “mine.” Quick clarity on covered structures — shafts, boreholes, workshops, power stations — and government-owned mine treatment.
👨💼 Compare the definition of "Agent" under the OSH Code 2020 and Mines Act 1952. Learn who qualifies as an Agent in mine management
🔄 Compare the definition of "Chief Inspector" in Mines Act 1952 vs "Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator" in OSH Code 2020.
📝 Comparison of Section 67 (OSH Code) and Section 17 (Mines Act) regarding the appointment, qualifications, and statutory authority of a Mine Manager
Comparing Sec 18 (Mines Act) with Sec 7 (OSH Code). Learn how liability changed to "Joint and Several" and who is now deemed guilty. 👷♂️
From "Inspector" to "Facilitator" — discover how the OSH Code expands inspection powers to include digital evidence, sensitization, and on-spot testing compared to the old Mines Act. 👮♂️
We compare Section 22 of the Mines Act 1952 with Section 38 of the OSH Code 2020. Learn how the Inspector's powers to handle unforeseen dangers have been streamlined. 👷♂️
We compare Section 20 of the Mines Act 1952 with Section 23 of the OSH Code 2020. The major update? Separate facilities for transgender employees. 🚻
Prospecting and quarrying exemptions have changed! The OSH Code removes hard limits (like 6m depth or 20 persons) from the main text and moves them to rules. 🚧
