The Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act, 1957
An Act to establish in the economic interest of India greater public control over the coal mining industry and its development by providing for the acquisition by the State of unworked land containing or likely to contain coal deposits or of rights in or over such land, for the extinguishment or modification of such rights accruing by virtue of any agreement, lease, licence or otherwise, and for matters connected therewith.
| Act number | 20 of 1957 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1957-06-08 |
| In force from | 1957-06-12 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Coal |
| Sections | 30 |
| Schedules | 2 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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When did the The Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act, 1957 come into force?
It came into force on 1957-06-12, having been enacted on 1957-06-08.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Coal.
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