Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 · Miscellaneous
Section 19: Mineral concession to be void if in contravention of Act
19. [Mineral concession to be void if in contravention of Act.]—- Any [mineral concession] granted, renewed or acquired in contravention of the provisions of this Act or any rules or orders made thereunder shall be void and of no effect.
Explanation.—- Where a person has acquired more than one [mineral concession] *** and the aggregate area covered by such [permits, licences or leases], as the case may be, exceeds the maximum area permissible under section 6, only that [mineral concession] the acquisition of which has resulted in such maximum area being exceeded shall be deemed to be void.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in), the consolidated text published by the Legislative Department, Government of India. Text as updated on India Code on 15 October 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.