GyanGramWith reference to the management of minor minerals in India consider the following statements: 1. Sand is a ‘…
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With reference to the management of minor minerals in India consider the following statements:
1. Sand is a ‘minor mineral’ according to the prevailing law in the country.
2. State Governments have the power to grant mining leases of minor minerals, but the powers regarding the formation of rules related to the grant of minor minerals lie with the Central Government.
3. State Governments have the power to frame rules to prevent illegal mining of minor minerals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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• Correct Answer: A
• Sand is defined as a minor mineral under Section 3(e) of the MMDR Act, 1957; State Governments can frame rules to prevent illegal mining under Section 23C.
• State Governments also have the power to make rules for granting minor mineral leases under Section 15, not the Central Government.
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