{
  "id": 832390,
  "title": "Kerala opposes mines, minerals bill passed by Parl",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/kerala-opposes-mines-minerals-bill-passed-by-parl",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T03:39:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/kerala-opposes-mines-minerals-bill-passed-by-parl-101786649943047.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kerala has vehemently opposed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which was recently passed by the Indian Parliament. The bill, according to Chief Minister VD Satheesan, effectively transfers the state's authority over land to the central government. This legislation has been criticized by the Opposition for restricting states' ability to tax mineral rights and mineral-rich lands. The central government maintains that the amendment aims to establish consistent mineral rates nationwide. Satheesan argued that the bill infringes upon states' rights concerning minerals and mineral-rich lands, stating that the bill transfers land authority, which is under Schedule 18 of the Constitution, to the Union government. He emphasized that the bill moves against federal principles and defined land as mineral-bearing without excluding forests and coastal areas. Kerala intends to oppose the legislation and express its strong displeasure, according to Satheesan.",
  "summary": "Chief minister VD Satheesan said on Thursday that Kerala strongly opposes the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed by Parliament, as it effectively transfers the states’ rights and authority over land to the jurisdiction of the Union government",
  "key_points": [
    "Kerala opposes Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026.",
    "Bill transfers state authority over land to central government.",
    "Opposition argues bill restricts states' ability to tax mineral rights."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Kerala's opposition to the Mines and Minerals bill signals a widening rift between the state and central governments over mineral rights and federal principles, eroding state control over land.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}