The Central Government may, if it is of opinion that in the interests of mineral development it is necessary so to do, by order in writing and for reasons to be recorded, authorise in any case the grant, renewal or transfer of any [mineral concession], or the working of any mine for the purpose of searching for or winning any mineral, on terms and conditions different from those laid down in the rules made under section 13.
Section 31: Relaxation of rules in special cases.
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957Central Act · Act 67 of 1957
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 |
|---|---|
| Section | 31 |
| Marginal note | Relaxation of rules in special cases. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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- substituted, Act 16 of 2021. . Subs. by Act 16 of 2021, s. 2, "reconnaissance permit, prospecting licence or mining lease" (w.e.f. 28-3-2021).
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