The Manager is the most important statutory official in a coal mine under the Coal Mines Regulations, 2017 (CMR 2017) and the Mines Act, 1952.
He is legally responsible for the control, management, and safety of the mine and all persons employed therein.
DGMS holds the manager accountable for daily supervision, inspection, compliance with statutory rules, and immediate reporting of dangers. This topic is a frequently asked section in both the DGMS First Class and Second Class Manager’s Certificate examinations.

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⚙️ 1. Manager’s Role in Coal Mines

As per Regulation 131 to 135 of CMR 2017, every mine must have one qualified manager holding a valid DGMS Manager’s Certificate. The Manager is responsible for:

1. Overall safety & supervision of operations.
2. Compliance with DGMS Acts, Rules, and Circulars.
3. Appointment of competent officials and supervisors.
4. Regular inspection of working places.
5. Implementation of safety management plans (SMP).
6. Maintenance of records, returns, and reports.
7. Accident prevention and emergency preparedness.

💡 Regulation 131(1) — “Every mine shall be under one manager who shall have control, management and direction of the mine.”

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🧾 2. Manager’s Daily Responsibilities (Under CMR 2017)

Daily Task	Regulation Reference	Description
Daily inspection	Reg. 126	Visit each district/working place daily.
Safety briefing	Reg. 132	Conduct safety talk and review of previous shift.
Report review	Reg. 133	Check reports from overmen/sirdars.
Record maintenance	Reg. 134	Verify inspection logbooks and safety records.
Hazard control	Reg. 135	Ensure immediate rectification of unsafe conditions.
Accident reporting	Reg. 9 & 131	Report to DGMS and owner immediately.
Equipment inspection	Reg. 101 & 142	Ensure safe condition of haul roads, machinery, and lighting.
Supervision	Reg. 125	Ensure every worker is under competent supervision.
Statutory returns	Reg. 175	Submit prescribed reports to DGMS.

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🛡️ 3. Safety & Supervision Duties The Manager must:

• Appoint qualified supervisors and overmen.
• Assign duties in writing to each official.
• Ensure proper training and refresher courses.
• Conduct safety meetings and accident analysis.
• Enforce PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) use.
• Maintain discipline and communication during shifts.

DGMS Circular 03 of 2019 emphasizes managerial accountability in accident prevention and hazard identification.

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📘 4. DGMS Exam Notes (Important Points)

• Manager = overall in-charge of safety & management.
• Daily inspection → as per Reg. 126.
• Appointment of competent persons → Reg. 125.
• Must suspend work if danger detected.
• Responsible for accident investigation & reporting.
• Submits returns and notices under Reg. 175.
• Must ensure adequate ventilation, lighting, and drainage.
• Legally responsible under Section 18 of Mines Act 1952.
• Can delegate duties but not responsibilities.
• DGMS can suspend manager’s certificate for negligence.

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⚡ Quick One-Liners for DGMS Revision

• CMR Reg. 131 → Appointment of manager.
• CMR Reg. 126 → Daily inspection.
• CMR Reg. 132 → Safety briefing.
• CMR Reg. 175 → Statutory returns.
• DGMS Circular 03/2019 → Accountability in safety.
• Manager cannot delegate responsibility, only duties.
• All accidents must be reported within 24 hours.
• Manager ensures every worker works under supervision.
• Manager = “Captain of the mine ship.”
• Mines Act Sec. 18 → defines manager’s duties.

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🎯 25 MCQs – CMR 2017 (Manager’s Daily Responsibilities) 

 Q1. Under which regulation must every coal mine have a manager?
A. Reg. 125
B. Reg. 131
C. Reg. 140
D. Reg. 175
E. None
Answer: B.
Solution: Reg. 131 mandates that every mine be under one manager.

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Q2. The manager’s primary duty is to ensure:
A. Maximum production
B. Safety and statutory compliance
C. Worker attendance
D. Mechanical repairs
E. None
Answer: B.
Solution: Safety is the first responsibility under CMR.

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Q3. Daily inspection is required under:
A. Reg. 101
B. Reg. 126
C. Reg. 132
D. Reg. 175
E. None
Answer: B.

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Q4. Who reviews overman and sirdar reports daily?
A. Agent
B. Manager
C. Engineer
D. Surveyor
E. None
Answer: B.

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Q5. Manager’s duties are defined under which Act?
A. Mines Act 1952
B. MMR 1961
C. DGMS Bye-laws
D. OSHA
E. None
Answer: A.

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Q6. Regulation 132 relates to:
A. Safety meetings
B. Daily safety briefing
C. Accident report
D. Production planning
E. Ventilation
Answer: B.

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Q7. Accident reporting must be done to DGMS within:
A. 6 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 24 hours
D. 48 hours
E. Weekly report
Answer: C.

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Q8. Manager must ensure that each worker is:
A. Paid daily
B. Supervised by a competent person
C. Certified gas tester
D. Provided with food
E. None
Answer: B.

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Q9. The manager’s inspection book is checked by:
A. DGMS Inspector
B. Owner
C. Accountant
D. Overman
E. None
Answer: A.

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Q10. DGMS Circular 03/2019 focuses on:
A. Rescue work
B. Manager’s accountability
C. Gas detection
D. Lighting standards
E. None
Answer: B.

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Q11. The manager’s legal authority comes from:
A. Company policy
B. Mines Act 1952
C. Labour Laws
D. Factory Act
E. None
Answer: B.

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Q12. Safety management plan is implemented under supervision of:
A. Agent
B. Manager
C. DGMS
D. Overman
E. Owner
Answer: B.

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Q13. Regulation 175 deals with:
A. Accident reporting
B. Statutory returns and notices
C. Machinery maintenance
D. Training
E. None
Answer: B.

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Q14. The mine manager can delegate duties to:
A. Unqualified worker
B. Competent person
C. Any official
D. Contractor
E. None
Answer: B.

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Q15. The manager must maintain:
A. Ventilation logbook
B. Machinery register
C. Inspection records
D. All of the above
E. None
Answer: D.

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Q16. Manager’s certificate can be suspended for:
A. Low production
B. Negligence
C. Absence
D. DGMS request
E. None
Answer: B.

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Q17. Every accident in mine must be reported under:
A. Reg. 175
B. Reg. 9
C. Reg. 101
D. Reg. 120
E. None
Answer: B.

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Q18. Who verifies the safety performance of the mine?
A. DGMS Inspector
B. Manager
C. Safety Officer
D. All of the above
E. None
Answer: D.

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Q19. A manager’s daily duty includes:
A. Checking attendance
B. Ensuring safety and reporting hazards
C. Supervising canteen
D. Payroll signing
E. None
Answer: B.

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Q20. Under CMR, a manager’s certificate is issued by:
A. DGMS
B. State Board
C. Ministry of Mines
D. Company
E. None
Answer: A.

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Q21. Manager ensures PPE use through:
A. Written orders
B. Safety officers
C. DGMS circulars
D. All of the above
E. None
Answer: D.

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Q22. Manager must suspend work when:
A. Production stops
B. Danger exists
C. Shift ends
D. Workers protest
E. None
Answer: B.

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Q23. The statutory inspection report is verified by:
A. DGMS
B. Agent
C. Manager
D. Safety Officer
E. None
Answer: C.

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Q24. Regulation 125 deals with:
A. Supervision of workers
B. Duties of manager
C. Appointment of competent persons
D. Training program
E. None
Answer: C.

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Q25. The primary responsibility of the mine manager is:
A. Safety of all persons in mine
B. Production targets
C. Machinery maintenance
D. DGMS reports
E. All of the above
Answer: A.

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                  ✅ Conclusion 

 The mine manager is the cornerstone of statutory compliance and safety in coal mines.
Under CMR 2017, his role extends beyond supervision — encompassing inspection, reporting, planning, and proactive safety management.
A manager’s vigilance ensures not just productivity, but also the protection of life and property — a principle at the heart of DGMS philosophy.

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