Centre proposes further changes in Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulations) Act
BHUBANESWAR: The Centre has proposed further amendment of a few rules under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulations) Act, 2015 to expedite the pace of auction of new mineral blocks.
Circulating two drafts of the Mineral (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Amendment Rules, 2021 and the Mineral (Auction) Second Amendment Rules, 2021 among mineral bearing states, mining industries, industry associations and other stakeholders, the Ministry of Mines has sought views and suggestions before May 14.
