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Permit for Exploration in Permanent Forest Reserve (Form J)
Issued by Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri KelantanNational Forestry Act 1984; National Forestry Enactment 1985, Forest Rules 1986
Overview
This permit allows for the exploration of mineral deposits within a Permanent Forest Reserve. It is required for companies registered with the Forestry Department that wish to conduct mining activities in designated forest areas. The permit is subject to specific conditions set by the authorities.
Key details
Governing Act
National Forestry Act 1984; National Forestry Enactment 1985, Forest Rules 1986
Agency fees
RM 1,000 processing + RM 5,000 deposit + RM 5,000 per 100 hectares/year
Validity
1 year (renewable annually)
Issuing authority
Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Kelantan
Fees shown are government / local-authority fees payable to the issuing agency. Emerhub charges a separate service fee for handling the application end-to-end.
Eligible applicants
Registered companies with the Forestry Department
Application requirements
- Obtain a Sub-License from the District Forestry Office before the permit is issued.
- Boundaries must be cleared and marked by the permit holder before exploration begins.
- Exploration must commence within 60 days from the date the permit is issued.
Agency fee breakdown
New Application
Exploration
Minerals – RM5,000.00 / 100 hectares / calendar year
Processing fee - RM1,000.00
Deposit fee - RM5,000.00
These are amounts payable to Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Kelantan. Emerhub's service fee is quoted separately when you engage us.