Section 1, Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 [S1E-7ZT]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 8 August 1957 by S.O. 3586(E) [N11-N1F].

In Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 [A10-FFG]. This text from 11 March 1957. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 1, Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 [S1E-7ZT]. Machine: S1E-7ZT.

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint, and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act.

Defined terms in this text (1)

minerals: Section 2, Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 [S1E80R] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "minerals" includes all minerals except mineral oils

minerals: 5 more definitions.

Made under this section, or naming it (2)

Notification S.O. 3586(E), dated 16th July, 1957 [N11-N1F], 16 July 1957, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (67 of 1957), the Central Government"

Notification S.O. 3368(E), dated 25th December, 1957 [N11-N73], 25 December 1957, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (67 of 1957), the Central Government"

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