Establishment of DMFT

District Mineral Foundation Trust is established by the State Government by notification as a trust or non-profit as perpetual body in the mining operation affected districts. Every mining lease holder contributes a fraction of Seigniorage Fee / Royalty, to the DMF as per rates prescribed by Central / State Governments. This fund is used for welfare of the people affected in the mining affected areas.

DMFT Committees
Managing Committee Governing Council
Chairperson Member Secretary Convener Chairperson Vice – Chairperson Convener
Dr. R.Sukumar, I.A.S., District Collector Tirunelveli Mr. M. Durai, District Revenue Officer Tirunelveli Mr. M Mahaboopkhan, M.Sc., Assistant Director of Geology and Mining, Tirunelveli Dr. R.Sukumar, I.A.S., District Collector Tirunelveli Mr. M. Durai, District Revenue Officer Tirunelveli Mr. M Mahaboopkhan, M.Sc., Assistant Director of Geology and Mining, Tirunelveli
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