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Mineral Laws (Amendment) Act, 2020 (No. 2 of 2020).

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act further to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 and to amend the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Minerals Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Mining Concession Authorization/permit Coal Liability/compensation Exploration Business/industry/corporations
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 10 January 2020.
Abstract

This Act amends several provisions of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. Amendments establish administrative and legal proceedings, in particular they specify that notwithstanding anything contained in section 4A, the Central Government may, in the interest of maintaining sustained production of minerals in the country, prescribe necessary conditions for the commencement and continuation of production by the holders of mining leases who have acquired rights, approvals, clearances and the like under section 8B. This Act adds a new type of composite license known as prospecting license cum mining lease. The provided license will be considered valid for both mining and prospecting activities.

Full text
English
Website
www.indianemployees.com

References - Legislation

Amends

Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957 (Act No. 67 of 1957).

Legislation | India | 1957 (2016)

Keyword: Pollution control, Mining, Basic legislation, Minerals, Authorization/permit, Exploration, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Coal, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015.

Legislation | India | 2015

Keyword: Minerals, Mining, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Coal, International trade, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Mineral Laws (Amendments) Ordinance, 2020 (No. 1 of 2020).

Legislation | India | 2020

Keyword: Minerals, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Mining, Concession, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX