Coal Mines (Conservation and Development) Act 1974 (Act No. 28 of 1974). Country/Territory India Document type Legislation Date 1974 (1986) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the conservation of coal and development of coal mines and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Mineral resources Keyword Mining Coal Inspection Management/conservation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification, appoint. Abstract This Act provides for the imposition of excise duties on coal dispatches for meeting activities like the conservation of coal and the development of coal mine, the execution and other operations for the safety in coal mines and the research work connected with the conservation and utilization of coal, etc. Full text English Website www.india.gov.in References - Legislation Amended by The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Act, 2017 [No. 18 of 2017]. Legislation | India | 2017 Keyword: Tax/levy Source: FAO, FAOLEX