Q69.
Consider the following statements: Statement I: In India, State Governments have no power for making rules for grant of concessions in respect of extraction of minor minerals even though such minerals are located in their territories. Statement II: In India, the Central Government has the power to notify minor minerals under the relevant law. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Answer
D
Explanation
I:Under Section 15(1) of the Mines and (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 Act), State Governments are empowered to rules for the grant of concessions related to minor within their territories. Hence, statement I is correct. II: As per Section 3(e) of the MMDR Act, the Government has the authority to notify any as a "minor mineral" via official notification. statement II is correct. Statement I is not correct, while Statement II is