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Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957
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About — Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 is a central law that regulates exploration, extraction and processing of mineral resources in India, superseding the 1952 act. It introduced a licensing system and revenue‑sharing framework, making mining more transparent and state‑focused. For instance, coal mining now requires a licence from the Ministry of Coal, revocable on violation.