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

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Ordinance 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
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Ordinance enters into force immediately.
Abstract

This Ordinance amends several provisions of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. Such amendments establish administrative and legal proceedings, in particular stating that the Central Government may, in the interest of maintaining sustained production of minerals in the country, prescribe conditions which may be necessary for commencement and continuation of production by the holders of mining leases who have acquired rights, approvals, clearances, etc. In addition, they establish that new lessee shall apply and obtain all necessary rights, approvals, clearances, licences within a period of two years from the date of grant of new lease. Mining operations, for own consumption, sale or for any other purpose as may be determined by the Central Government, and the State Government shall be authorized under permit, prospecting licence, mining lease or prospecting licence-cum-mining lease in respect of Schedule I coal mine to such company as selected through auction.

Full text
English
Website
legislative.gov.in

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

Repealed by

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

Legislation | India | 2020

Keyword: Minerals, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Mining, Concession, Authorization/permit, Coal, Liability/compensation, Exploration, Business/industry/corporations

Source: FAO, FAOLEX