Consider the following statements:In India, State Governments have no power for making rules for gra

Question

Consider the following statements:In India, State Governments have no power for making rules for grant of concessions in respect of extraction of minor minerals even though such minerals are located in their territories.In India, the Central Government has the power to notify minor minerals under the relevant law.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Accepted Answer

Statement I:Under Section 15(1) of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act), State Governments are empowered to make rules for the grant of concessions related to minor minerals within their territories. Hence, statement I is not correct. Statement II: As per Section 3(e) of the MMDR Act, the Central Government has the authority to notify any mineral as a "minor mineral" via official notification. Hence, statement II is correct. Hence Statement I is not correct, while Statement II is correct.