Sub:  Approval under Regulation 208(3) of the Coal Mines Regulations, 2017 for Flameproof and weatherproof well glass light fitting with in built control gear in cast iron enclosure rated upto 125 V, 50 Hz, upto and incluiding 80W HPMV lamps or upto and incluiding 2x42 W CFL category No- PFC/WG/14A manufactured by M/s- Pluto Flameproof controls, Mumbai conforming to IS/IEC 60079-0:2017, IS/IEC 60079-1:2014 and IS/IEC 60529:2001(Reaffirmed 2014) for use in belowground Coal Mines in India – Renewal thereof.

Ref. -: Test Report No- IN/CIMFR/TR23/S/2099 dated 24.11.2023

Sir,

Please refer to your online application No. E-29021/61740/2023/Electrical (HQ) dated 28.11.2023 on the above subject and test reports and other documents submitted therewith in this regard. 

I, in exercise of powers conferred upon Chief Inspector of Mines (also designated as Director General of Mines Safety) under Regulation 208(3) of the Coal Mines Regulations, 2017, hereby renew the approval (Approval No. 480 of 2002) granted vide this Directorate's letter No. 473/120/EHQ dated 23.01.2002 for a further period of two years, i.e. up to 23.01.2026 for use in belowground Coal Mines.  The conditions mentioned in the original approval and subsequent renewal letters, if any, shall be strictly complied with and the test reports of all the electrical items covered under approval, conforming to the latest testing standards, shall be submitted within three months, if not submitted before.

The application for renewal should be made at least three (03) months before the date of expiry of this approval.

Yours Sincerely,