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 number17 of 2003
Enacted2003-01-30
In force from2010-01-15
MinistryMinistry of Mines
Sections46
Schedules4
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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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