Section 40, Cess and Other Taxes on Minerals (Validation) Act, 1992 [S1W-T8E]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 27 January 1992.
40. Prohibition of the working of a mine without licence.—No person shall undertake the working of a mine except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under section 41: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to the working of a mine undertaken by or on behalf of the Central Government or a State Government.
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mine: Section 2, Cess and Other Taxes on Minerals (Validation) Act, 1992 [S1WS2P] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "mine" means any excavation where any operation for the purpose of searching for or obtaining minerals has been or is being carried on
mine: 5 more definitions.
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