19. Mineral concession to be void if in contravention of Act
19. [Mineral concession to be void if in contravention of Act.]--- Any [mineral concession] granted, renewed or acquired in contravention of the provisions of this Act or any rules or orders made thereunder shall be void and of no effect.
Explanation.--- Where a person has acquired more than one [mineral concession] *** and the aggregate area covered by such [permits, licences or leases], as the case may be, exceeds the maximum area permissible under section 6, only that [mineral concession] the acquisition of which has resulted in such maximum area being exceeded shall be deemed to be void.
Amendment notes (4)
- Ins w.e.f. 17-8-2023 . Ins. by Act 16 of 2023 s. 17, for the marginal heading (w.e.f. 17-8-2023).
- Subs w.e.f. 28-3-2021 . Subs. by Act 16 of 2021, s. 2, "reconnaissance permit, prospecting licence or mining lease" (w.e.f. 28-3-2021).
- omitted w.e.f. 25-1-1994 . The words "in any State" omitted by Act 25 of 1994, s. 8 (w.e.f. 25-1-1994).
- Subs w.e.f. 18-12-1999 . Subs. by Act 38 of 1999, s. 16, for "licences or leases" (w.e.f. 18-12-1999).