State approvals / Andhra Pradesh / Mines and Geology department

Reconnaissance permit

This permit is required for the purpose of undertaking operations for preliminary prospecting of mineral through regional, aerial, geophysical or geochemical surveys and geological mapping but does not include pitting, trenching, drilling or sub-surface excavations.

DepartmentMines and Geology department

TypeNew

StagePre-Operation

Time limit1. Category 1 Minerals:- 90 days, 2. Category 2 Minerals:- 60 days

FeeNo fee

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