Central Act
The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002
An Act to provide for development and regulation of mineral resources in the territorial waters, continental shelf, exclusive economic zone and other maritime zones of India and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
| Act number | 17 of 2003 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 2003-01-30 |
| In force from | 2010-01-15 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Mines |
| Sections | 46 |
| Schedules | 4 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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When did the The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002 come into force?
It came into force on 2010-01-15, having been enacted on 2003-01-30.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Mines.
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