Offshore Areas Mineral Development (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002 (Act No. 17 of 2003). Country/Territory India Document type Legislation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for development and regulation of mineral resources in the territorial waters, continental shelf, exclusive economic zone and other maritime zones of India and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Mineral resources Keyword Minerals Mining Exploration Offences/penalties Pollution control Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract The purpose of this Act is to allow the private sector to undergo exploration and mining in territorial waters, continental shelf, exclusive economic zones and other maritime zones. Full text English