Issuance of Metal & Gravel Mining License
Required Documents
- Application letter
- Grama Niladhari’s report
- Copy of National Identity Card
- If it is private land:
- Letter of consent for removing gravel from the land of owner
- Permit of the proposed land
- Mining plan prepared under the supervision of the GSMB
- If privately owned, Land Officer’s report
- BOQ (Bill of Quantities) report obtained from a government institution (such as Urban Council / Pradeshiya Sabha)
- Land rehabilitation plan
- Declaration of land rehabilitation certified by the Grama Niladhari
- If gravel mining has been carried out on other lands previously, related report on such activities
| Work Process | Time Frame |
| Examine and accept the relevant mining application together with the supporting documents. | |
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| Obtain the mining plan under the supervision of the Department of Mines | 1 hour |
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| Obtain recommendation reports regarding the excavation from the relevant institutions and officers | 1 day |
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| After reviewing those reports, forward for the Divisional Secretary’s recommendation regarding the issuance of the license | 1 day |
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| Submit the recommended application to the Geological Survey & Mines Bureau / If not recommending, inform the applicant accordingly | 1 day |
Renewal of Metal & Gravel Mining License
Required Documents
- Application letter
- Grama Niladhari’s report
- Mining plan prepared under the supervision of the Department of Mines
- Land rehabilitation plan
- Declaration of land rehabilitation certified by the Grama Niladhari
| Work Process | Time Frame |
| Examine and accept the applications and request letters. | |
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| Obtain the mining plan under the supervision of the Department of Mines. | 1 hour |
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| Request recommendation reports related to the renewal of excavation from the relevant institutions and officers. | 1 hour |
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| After reviewing those reports, forward for the Divisional Secretary’s recommendation regarding the issuance of the renewed license. | 1 day |
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| Forward the recommended renewal applications to the Geological Survey & Mines Bureau. *If not recommended, inform the applicant accordingly. | 1 day |
Note: Further action will be taken only after obtaining the recommendation of the Land Use Committee
Excavation and Transport of Sand, Soil, Gravel, and Makki for Non-Commercial Purposes
Required Documents
- Request letter
- Duly completed application form
- Grama Niladhari’s report
- Land permit
- If for house renovation, an estimate of expenses
- Vehicle number(s) to be used for transport
Fees:
Sand (per cube) - 726.12
Soil / Gravel (per cube) - 145.22
Transport fee - 327.55
| Work Process | Time Frame |
| Examine the application form and relevant supporting documents, and forward for approval. | |
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| Issue PIV (Payment Invoice Voucher) for charging the relevant fees. | 15 minutes |
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| Maintain the GSMB (Geological Survey & Mines Bureau) cash book. | 5 minutes |
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| Verify the payments and issue excavation and transport permits. | 15 minutes |
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| Maintain records relating to non-commercial excavation and transport of sand, soil, gravel, and rock. | 5 minutes |
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| Prepare a monthly fee collection report and forward it to the Geological Survey & Mines Bureau. | 5 days |
