What is the period and tenure for which a reconnaissance permit is granted?
i. A RP for any mineral or prescribed group of associated minerals is granted for 3 years and for a maximum area of 5,000 square kilometer, to be relinquished progressively. ii. After 2 years, the area should be reduced to 1,000 square kilometer or 50% of the area granted, whichever is less. iii. At the end of 3 years, area held under a RP should be reduced to 25 square kilometer. iv. A RP cannot be renewed. v. In Tamil Nadu, a person can be granted a maximum area of 10,000 square kilometer in 2 or more RPs. vi. The person who undertakes reconnaissance operations under RP enjoys preferential right for grant of prospecting license.
