Mmdr Act

State levies added ₹7,000 crore to Coal India's bill in FY26: CMD B Sairam

Coal India paid over Rs 32,000 crore in state statutory levies in FY26, with Sairam calling for a stable and predictable taxation framework

Congress-ruled states to jointly challenge MMDR Act in Supreme Court

Karnataka, Kerala and Telangana plan to move the Supreme Court within 10 days, while Congress also seeks to bring Jharkhand on board for the legal challenge

Kerala CM says MMDR amendments could erode states' fiscal autonomy

V D Satheesan said proposed restrictions on taxes and levies on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands could weaken states' constitutional and fiscal autonomy

Congress threatens Odisha Bandh over MMDR Bill, seeks special House session

The Congress alleges the MMDR Amendment Bill threatens Odisha's fiscal autonomy and mineral rights, and has sought an all-party meeting and a special Assembly session

MMDR amendment sparks revenue fears, Odisha may lose over ₹1 trn dues

Industry and state-level estimates suggest Odisha could lose around Rs 12,000 crore in annual mineral-related revenue and over Rs 1 trillion in outstanding dues

States to retain 90% of mining-related payments after MMDR Bill: Centre

Mines Ministry says states will continue to receive around 90 per cent of mining-related taxes and statutory payments, amid concerns over the amendment's fiscal impact

Naveen seeks special Assembly session over MMDR Bill, flags revenue risk

Naveen Patnaik has sought an all-party meeting and a special Assembly session, warning that the MMDR amendment could weaken Odisha's fiscal autonomy and mineral revenues

MMDR amendment puts state taxing powers back in constitutional crosshairs

The Bill's restrictions on taxing mineral rights and mineral-bearing land have revived questions over Parliament's powers and could open the door to legal challenges by states

Jharkhand CM urges PM Modi to rethink MMDR Bill, flags ₹11,000 crore risk

Hemant Soren says proposed restrictions on states' mineral taxation powers raise constitutional and federal concerns and could hit Jharkhand's mining revenues

Best of BS Opinion: Mining reforms risk undermining fiscal federalism

Today's pieces examine mining reforms and fiscal federalism, India's need for a caregiving policy, stronger bank boards, urban governance and lessons in crisis leadership

States protest Centre's mining 'turf grab'; Reddy defends MMDR Bill

Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy said the MMDR Bill applies only to major minerals and does not affect states' powers over minor minerals, as Kerala warned of legal action.

Kerala CM opposes amendment of MMDR Act, says it undermines federal rights

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Thursday said the amendment to the MMDR Act passed by the Lok Sabha is against federal principles as it seeks to take away the rights and ownership of the states over their lands, and therefore, the legislation will be strongly opposed. Satheesan, addressing a press conference here after a cabinet meeting, said that the state government's opposition to the legislation will be communicated to the central government. The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. The CM said that the legislation seriously affects Kerala. He claimed that by way of the amendment, the states' rights and ownership over land -- which is item 18 in the state list of the 7th schedule under the Constitution -- is sought to be brought under the control of the central government. He said that without exempting coastal areas and forests, through a provision of 'mineral bearing land' in the amendment bill, the Ce

MMDR Bill can cut legacy mineral levy risks, boost mine economics: NMDC

NMDC says proposed restrictions on state-level mineral levies could provide greater fiscal certainty, reduce unexpected legacy claims and support long-term investment

MMDR Bill may ease retrospective tax burden on miners, steelmakers

The Bill seeks to restrict states' powers to impose taxes and cesses on mineral rights and could provide relief from retrospective liabilities arising from a 2024 SC ruling

What MMDR Bill 2026 means for states, miners, mineral-bearing land

The MMDR Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks greater government control over mineral-bearing land and tighter rules for state taxes, cesses and other mining-related levies

Govt may seek to tighten grip over mineral-bearing land with MMDR Bill

The proposed law would restrict state taxes and cesses on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land while invalidating levies that have not yet been collected

Why Supreme Court upheld 'royalty on royalty' under the MMDR Act

The Supreme Court has backed the existing royalty calculation for iron ore. Here's why miners called it 'royalty on royalty' and why the court disagreed

SC upholds royalty calculation framework under MMDR Act provisions

Top court rules royalty, DMF and NMET payments can remain part of mineral sale value while computing average sale price, upholding the constitutional validity of the rules

Govt proposes cutting timeline for companies to operationalise mines

Government proposes cutting the timeline to operationalise newly auctioned mines to two years, drawing concern from the mining industry over approval delays

MMDR Bill proposes mine expansion, relief on critical mineral charges

Bill allows easier lease expansion for deep-seated minerals, waives charges for critical minerals, removes captive sale cap, and sets up mineral exchanges to boost mining output