How a new mining Bill threatens to reignite Centre vs state tensions
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, has sparked a renewed conflict between the federal government and state governments over the taxation of mineral resources. The amendments aim to restrict states from imposing certain levies on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land. Several states, including Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu, have already implemented such levies after a 2024 Supreme Court ruling.
The Centre argues that unchecked state levies could raise the cost of key minerals, contributing to inflation and infrastructure costs.
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