Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren termed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill a 'black bill' and injustice to the state
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Hemant Soren opposes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren strongly opposed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, calling it a 'black bill' and injustice to Jharkhand. The legislation aims to restrict state powers to levy taxes on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands, directly impacting resource-rich states like Jharkhand. This raises critical Centre-state fiscal federalism issues under Entry 50 of State List and Union's regulatory powers under Mines and Minerals Act. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions over mineral revenue sharing, making it highly relevant for polity, governance, and federalism questions in competitive exams.
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The Bill seeks to restrict states' powers to levy taxes on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands
Jharkhand is a major mineral-producing state with significant coal, iron ore, and uranium reserves
The issue involves Centre-state fiscal federalism under Seventh Schedule - Entry 50 (State List) on taxes on mineral rights
The MMDR Act, 1957 governs mineral regulation; amendments impact revenue sharing between Centre and mineral-rich states
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