Govt clears proposal to amend MMDR Act
Government on Thursday cleared a proposal to amend the MMDR Act to include the provisions of allowing transfer of captive mines granted through procedures other than auction.
Mar 10, 2016, 11:44 AM IST
Parliament passes Mines and Minerals, Coal Mines Bill
Parliament approved two crucial bills, which form part of NDA government's reforms agenda.
Mar 20, 2015, 21:08 PM IST
Parliament passes Mines Bill, overcoming obstacles
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2015, was passed by the Rajya Sabha earlier today and later approved by the Lok Sabha within 20 minutes.
Mar 20, 2015, 16:25 PM IST
Rajya Sabha passes Mines Bill, overcoming procedural wrangles
The Bill was passed by 117 members voting in favour and 69 against it, after Mines Minister Narendra Singh Tomar moved it for passage.
Mar 20, 2015, 13:40 PM IST
Coal bill may clear RS hurdle, mines bill to go back to LS
The crucial bill that provides for auctioning of coal may clear the Rajya Sabha hurdle after a Select Committee endorsed it by majority, though some members dissented, but a bill relating to other minerals will have to go back to Lok Sabha because of an amendment suggested by another panel.
Mar 18, 2015, 18:21 PM IST
Coal, mines bill report to be tabled Wednesday
The report of select committees on the mines and minerals and coal bills will be tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, informed sources said.
Mar 17, 2015, 23:10 PM IST
