Section 51
Section 51 of Mines & Minerals Development Act, 1957. All other minerals not here-in-before specified [Agate, Chalk, Clay(Others), Corundum, Diaspore, Dunite, Felsite, Fuschite-Quartzite, Kyanite, Jasper, Perlite, Rock Salt, Shale, Pyroxenite, etc.] Eight point four per cent of London Metal Exchange zinc metal price on ad valorem basis chargeable on co
All other minerals not here-in-before specified [Agate, Chalk, Clay(Others), Corundum, Diaspore, Dunite, Felsite, Fuschite-Quartzite, Kyanite, Jasper, Perlite, Rock Salt, Shale, Pyroxenite, etc.] Eight point four per cent of London Metal Exchange zinc metal price on ad valorem basis chargeable on contained zinc metal in concentrate produced. Ten per cent of sale price on ad valorem basis.
Explanation : La boca Cerade de 1. For the purpose of grading of coal the specification of each grade of the coal shall be as prescribed under rule 3 of the Colliery Control Rules, 2004. 2. Rates of royalty in respect of item No.10 relating to Coal including Lignite as revised vide notification number G.S.R. 349 (E), dated the 10th May, 2012, of the Government of India in the Ministry of Coal shall remain in force until revised through a separate notification by the Ministry of Coal. ** Rates of Royalty in respect of item 38 relating to Sand for Stowing as revised vide notification number G.S.R. 214(E) dated the 11th April, 1997 will remain in force until revised through a separate notification by the Department of Coal. Rates of royalty in respect of item No.46 relating to Uranium as revised vide notification number G.S.R. 96(E), dated the 13th February, 2009 will remain in force until revised. Note: The rates of royalty for the State of West Bengal in respect of minerals except the mineral specified against item number 10 shall remain the same as specified in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Steel and Mines (Department of Mines) number G.S.R. 458(E), dated the 5th May, 1987 till the outcome of litigation pending in the Supreme Court of India. THE THIRD SCHEDULE (See Section 9A) RATES OF DEAD RENT 1. Rate of dead rent applicable to the leases granted for low value minerals are as under : Rates of dead rent in rupees per hectare per annum From second years of lease Third year and fourth year Fifth year onward 2. Two times the rate specified under (1) above in case of lease granted for medium value mineral(s). 3. Three times the rates specified under (1) above in case of lease granted for high value mineral(s). 4. Four times the rates specified under (1) above in case of lease granted for precious metals and stones. IndicaCaso de Note : 1. For the purpose of this notification - (a) "precious metals and stones" means gold, silver, diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald;
(b) "high value minerals" means semi-precious stones (agate, gem garnet), corundum, copper, lead, zinc, asbestos (chrysotile variety) and mica;
(c) "medium value minerals" means chromite, manganese ore, kyanite, sillimanite, vermiculite, magnesite, wollastonite, perlite, diaspore, apatite, rock phosphate, fluorite (fluorspar) and barytes;
(d) "low value minerals" means minerals other than precious metals and stones, high value minerals and medium value minerals; 2. The rates of dead rent for the State of West Bengal shall remain the same as specified in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Steel and Mines (Department of Mines) No. G.S.R. 458(E), dated the 5th May, 1987" till the outcome of pending litigation in the Supreme Court of India. Substituted by GSR 575(E) dt.13.8.2009
Section 51, Mines & Minerals Development Act, 1957 (Act 67 of 1957).
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How do I find court cases under Section 51 of the Mines & Minerals Development Act?
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What should I read with Section 51 of the Mines & Minerals Development Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 9A, 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.
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