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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 title
An 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