Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015. País/Territorio India Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2015 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Recursos minerales Palabra clave Institución Minería Autorización/permiso Concesión Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos Entidad no gubernamental Pueblos indígenas Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Océano Índico, Mares del Asia Sudoriental, Asia Meridional Entry into force notes 12 January 2015 Resumen 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. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.indiacode.nic.in Referencias - Legislación Enmienda Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957 (Act No. 67 of 1957). Legislación | India | 1957 (2016) Palabra clave: Control de la contaminación, Minería, Legislación básica, Minerales, Autorización/permiso, Exploración, Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos, Carbón, Infracciones/sanciones Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX