Parliament on Thursday passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to restrict states' powers to levy taxes on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands.
Lok Sabha had passed the bill on Wednesday. The Rajya Sabha passed the bill on Thursday, with Rajya Sabha's approval, the legislative process is complete. The bill will become law after it receives the President's assent.
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