The mines and minerals development act, 2015 the mines. The bill replaces the mines and minerals development and regulation amendment ordinance, 2015 promulgated on january 12, 2015. Short title, extent and commencement 1 this act may be called the mines and minerals regulation and development act, 1957. An act to reenact with substantial amendments the provisions that regulate the law relating to mines and minerals. In exercise of the powers conferred by section of the mines and minerals development and regulation act, 1957 67 of 1957, the central government hereby makes the following rules, namely. Power of state government to collect funds for district mineral foundation in case of minor minerals. This act forms the basic framework of mining regulation in india. Act, 1957 and to amend the coal mines special provisions. Regulation mmdr amendment act, 2015 the mines and mineral development and regulation amendment act, 2015 was passed by the parliament during the just concluded budget session. The mines and minerals development and regulation act, 1957. The preamble to the mines and minerals act defines the purpose of the act as an act to regulate the law relating to mines and minerals. Mines and minerals development and regulation act, 1957.
The mines and minerals regulation and development amendment act, 1986 37 of 1986 6. The mines and minerals development and regulation act, 1957 67 of 1957 28th december, 1957 an act to provide for the development and regulation of mines and minerals under the control of the union. Under the act, minerals are taken under two broad heads, major minerals and minor minerals. The mines and minerals development and regulation amendment bill, 2016 was introduced in lok sabha on march 16, 2016. This act forms the basic framework of mining regulation in. Mines and minerals development and regulation act,1957. Mines and minerals regulation and development act 2015. Section 21 in the mines and minerals development and regulation. An act to provide for the development and regulation of mines and minerals under the control of the union. Be it enacted by parliament in the eighth year of the republic of india as follows chapter i preliminary 1. The present amending act being, the mines and minerals development and regulation amendment act, 2016 is enacted to further amend the provisions of the existing principal act i. Section 21 in the mines and minerals development and regulation act, 1957.
An act to provide for the 1development and regulation of mines and minerals under the control of the union. Short title, extent and commencement 1this act may be called the mines act, 1952. The act is a central legislation in force for regulation of mining operations in india. Be it enacted by parliament in the sixtieth year of the republic of india as follows. The act provides the government of alberta with authority to administer, allocate, and enter into agreements with respect to minerals. Be it enacted by parliament in the eighth year of the republic of india as follows. Laws of malaysia act 525 mineral development act 1994 an act to provide for the inspection and regulation of the exploration and mining of minerals and mineral ores and for other matters connected therewith. An act to amend the mines and minerals development act, 2015. The mines and minerals regulation and development act 1957 is an act of the parliament of india enacted to regulate the mining sector in india. Mining and exploration of metal and nonmetal ores including diamond, gold, silver and precious ores but excluding titanium bearing minerals and its ores. Mines and minerals development and regulation act wikipedia. Mining commissioner may order inspection of development work. Introduction the mines and minerals regulation act1 was introduced in 1957 to regulate the indian mining industry. Mining legislation and mineral development in zambia.
Offences and penalties under sections 8199 administration and miscellaneous provisions 100. All acts of executive authority done, proceedings taken and sentences passed under the mines and minerals regulation and development act, 1948, with respect to the regulation of mines and the development of minerals during the period commencing on the 26th day of january, 1950, and ending with the date of commencement of this act by the. The mines and minerals regulation and development amendment act, 1958 15 of. The mines and minerals regulation and development amendment act, 1958 15 of 1958 2. The mines and minerals act, 2015 welcome to national.
The mines and minerals development amendment act, 2018. In march 2020, the government of india passed the mineral laws. Regulatory and legal framework governing mines and. Applications of other provisions of this act relating to mining leases. Be it enacted by parliament in the sixtysixth year of the republic of india as follows.
An act further to amend the mines and minerals development and regulation act, 1957. Mines and minerals development and regulation act 1957. An act further to amend the mines and minerals development and regulation. Mining and mineral development regulation act 1957 national. It details the process and conditions for acquiring a mining or. The mines and minerals act the mines and minerals environmental regulations arrangement of regulations part i preliminary regulations 1. The mines and minerals development act, 2015 act no. As per mines and minerals development and regulation mmdr act, 1957, state governments have been empowered to frame rules in respect of minor minerals for regulating the grant of quarry leases, mining leases or other mineral concessions in respect of minor minerals and for purposes connected therewith. The act enclosed multiple provisions to bring some semblance into the completely unregularized indian mining sector. Interpretation part ii environmental impact assessment 3. This act may be cited as the mines and minerals development act, 2015, and shall come into operation on 1st july, 2015. Haryana regulation and control of crushers act, 1991. An act to provide for the regulation of mines and the development of minerals under the control of the union.
This act is applicable to all mineral except minor minerals and atomic minerals. The mines and minerals development and regulation act, 1957 regulates the mining sector in india and specifies the requirement for obtaining and granting leases for mining. What would be the status of existing concessions under the new mines and minerals development and regulation act new act. This act amends certain provisions of the mines and minerals development and regulation mmdr act, 1957 and seeks to address emergent policy and regulatory issues. The mines and minerals development amendment act no. Short title, extent and commencement1 this act may be called. It formed the basic framework for all mining laws in the country.
Short title, extent and commencement1 this act may be. It applies to all mines and minerals and related natural resources belonging to the crown including wells, mines, quarries and minerals. Section 15 in the mines and minerals development and. The state government may, by notification in the official gazette, make rules for regulating the grant of 1quarry leases, mining leases or other mineral concessions in respect of minor minerals and for purposes connected therewith. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires annual charge means the annual charge payable by the holder of a mineral right under section 152. The bill amends the mines and minerals development and regulation act, 1957. All valid concessions under the existing regime shall continue under the new act proviso to section 41 and extension shall be given irrespective of the size section 77. Mines and minerals development and regulation act, 1957 no. The mines and minerals regulation and development amendment act, 1994 25 of 1994 7.