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The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957

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Section 2Declaration as to expediency of Union Control

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Section 2: Declaration as to expediency of Union Control

2. Declaration as to expediency of Union Control

It is hereby declared that it is expedient in the public interest that the Union should take under its control the regulation of mines [and mineral bearing lands] and the development of minerals to the extent hereinafter provided.

Amendment notes (1)
  1. 1Ins w.e.f. 22-8-2026 Ins. by Act 20 of 2026, s. 2 (w.e.f. 22-8-2026).