The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026 has received President’s assent on August 17, 2026, amending the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. The amendment will come into force on a date to be notified by the Central Government. A key amendment is the insertion of Section 9D, which provides that State … Continue reading Mines and Minerals Amendment Act, 2026 Receives President’s Assent; Restricts State Levies on Mineral Rights and Mineral-Bearing Lands