Mineral Laws (Amendments) Ordinance, 2020 (No. 1 of 2020).

This Ordinance amends several provisions of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. Such amendments establish administrative and legal proceedings, in particular stating that the Central Government may, in the interest of maintaining sustained production of minerals in the country, prescribe conditions which may be necessary for commencement and continuation of production by the holders of mining leases who have acquired rights, approvals, clearances, etc. In addition, they establish that new lessee shall apply and obtain all necessary rights, approvals, clearances, licences within a period of two years from the date of grant of new lease. Mining operations, for own consumption, sale or for any other purpose as may be determined by the Central Government, and the State Government shall be authorized under permit, prospecting licence, mining lease or prospecting licence-cum-mining lease in respect of Schedule I coal mine to such company as selected through auction.