Parliament passes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill

Parliament on Thursday, Aug 13 passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to restrict states' powers to levy taxes on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands.

The Lok Sabha had passed the bill on Wednesday, and the Rajya Sabha cleared it on Thursday, completing the legislative process. The bill will become law after it receives the president's assent.