Minor minerals regulation: Statement I: States lack power to make rules for minor minerals. Statement II: Central Govt notifies minor minerals. Which is correct?

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Q: 11 (IAS/2025)
Minor minerals regulation:
Statement I: States lack power to make rules for minor minerals.
Statement II: Central Govt notifies minor minerals.
Which is correct?

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Polity

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IAS

According to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, the Central Government has the power to notify what constitutes a minor mineral. However, the State Governments have the power to make rules for the regulation and concession of minor minerals. Therefore, Statement I is incorrect as states do have the power to make rules for minor minerals. Statement II is correct as the Central Government does notify minor minerals.