Section24A
Mines & Minerals Development Act, 1957

Section 24A

In force Act 67 of 1957 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 67 of 1957

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Section 24A of Mines & Minerals Development Act, 1957. On the issue of a [reconnaissance permit, prospecting licence or mining lease] under this Act and the rules made thereunder, it shall be lawful for the 1 Substituted by M M (R D) Amendment Act, 1999, vide G.O.I.

(1) On the issue of a 4 [reconnaissance permit, prospecting licence or mining lease] under this Act and the rules made thereunder, it shall be lawful for the 1 Substituted by M M (R D) Amendment Act, 1999, vide G.O.I. Ext. Part II, Section 1,No. 51, dated 20.12.99 (No. 38 of 1999). 2Omitted by M M (R D) Amendment Act, 1999, vide G.O.I. Ext. Part II, Section 1, No. 51, dated 20.12.99 (No. 38 of 1999). "Substituted by M M (R D) Amendment Act, 1999, vide G.O.I. Ext. Part II, Section 1, No. 51, dated 20.12.99 (No. 38 of 1999). 4Ibid. "[holder of such permit, licence or lease], his agents or his servants or workmen to enter the lands over which 2 [such permit, lease or licence had been granted] at all times during its currency and carry out all such 3[reconnaissance, prospecting or mining operations] as may be prescribed:

Provided that no person shall enter into any building or upon an enclosed court or garden attached to a dwelling-house (except with the consent of the occupier thereof) without previously giving such occupier at least seven days' notice in writing of his intention to do so.

(2) The holder of a 4[reconnaissance permit, prospecting licence or mining lease] referred to in sub-section (1) shall be liable to pay compensation in such manner as may be prescribed to the occupier of the surface of the land granted under 5[such permit, licence or lease] for any loss or damage which is likely to arise or has arisen from or in consequence of the '[reconnaissance, mining or prospecting operations].

(3) The amount of compensation payable under sub-section (2) shall be determined by the State Government in the manner prescribed. Recovery of certain sums as arrears of land revenue

Section 24A, Mines & Minerals Development Act, 1957 (Act 67 of 1957).

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Questions about Section 24A

How do I find court cases under Section 24A of the Mines & Minerals Development Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Mines & Minerals Development Act 24A, section 24A Mines & Minerals Development Act, section 24A of the Mines & Minerals Development Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 24A of the Mines & Minerals Development Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 1, so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Mines & Minerals Development Act enacted?

Mines & Minerals Development Act was enacted in 1957 as Act 67 of 1957. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

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