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District Mineral Foundation Rules
January 6 , 2026
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- The Government of Tamil Nadu revised the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Rules.
- The Tamil Nadu District Mineral Foundation Rules, 2025, replaced the earlier rules framed in 2017.
- The revision aims to improve the use of DMF funds for areas and communities affected by mining.
- Under the new rules, mining lease holders must pay the DMF contribution with interest for violations.
- At least 70 % of DMF funds must be spent on directly affected areas.
- The District Collector will be the head of the District Mineral Foundation Trust.
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