Notice to be given of prospecting or mining operations

(1) The holder of a prospecting licence and the holder of a mining lease shall, before the commencement of any prospecting or, as the case may be, mining operations, given to such authority as the State Government may, by notification, specify, a notice in writing, in such form and containing such particulars as may be prescribed, of his intention to commence such prospecting of mining operations. (2) Any notice given under Sub section (1) shall he so given as to reach the specified authority atleast one month before the commencement of any such prospecting or mining operation.