Bihar Land Reforms (Mines) Validation Act, 1969

The Bihar Land Reforms Laws (Regulating Mines and Minerals) Validation Act, 1969

The Bihar Land Reforms Laws (Regulating Mines and Minerals) Validation Act, 1969, is a law passed by Parliament to protect Bihar’s control over mining. It regulates statutory mining leases and the collection of royalties on "minor minerals". This law applies to mining leaseholders and the Bihar State Government. It is crucial because the Supreme Court of India ruled that Bihar lacked the power to set these rules, potentially forcing the state to refund millions in royalties. By re-enacting these rules, Parliament validated past actions and secured Bihar’s mining revenue.

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