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Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015.

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Institution Mining Authorization/permit Concession Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Non-governmental entity Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
12 January 2015
Abstract

The Act makes amendments Act No. 67 in what concerns eligibility of mining applicants and licensed holders, transfer of mining concessions. Amendments are also made to an increase in the mining area (Chapter 6). The addition of Chapter 8A describes the period of grant of a mining lease for minerals other than coal, lignite and atomic minerals. New Sections 9B-C describe that any district affected by mining related operations shall be subject to the establishment of a non-profit body by the State Governmentthe, the District Mineral Foundation. The State Government shall also establish the National Mineral Exploration Trust, with the object of using the funds accrued to the Trust for the purposes of regional and detailed exploration as prescribed by the Central Government. The State Governement shall also constitute as many Special Courts in order to manage and deal with speedy trials of offences.

Full text
English
Website
www.indiacode.nic.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