BJD may move SC if Odisha assembly fails to oppose MMDR amendments: Pratap Jena
Jena said his party is seeking an immediate discussion in the Odisha assembly and a resolution to be passed against the MMDR amendment
Former BJD leader Pratap Jena warned that if the Odisha assembly fails to oppose the MMDR amendments, his party might take the matter to the Supreme Court. He emphasized that this issue is not just about the BJP or BJD, but about the state's interests. Jena called for immediate action, including a resolution in the assembly and a discussion in Parliament.
He also expressed hope that if the Supreme Court is approached, it would rule in their favor, citing the 2024 judgment that states have the right to levy taxes on mineral rights. The MMDR Amendment Act of 2026, passed by Parliament on August 13, limits states' power to tax mineral rights and mineral bearing lands, empowering the Central government to regulate these areas.
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