Commercial�s The Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957 � Bare Act with Short Comments (2026 Edition) is a comprehensive legal reference covering the principal legislation governing the development and regulation of mines and minerals in India. This updated edition brings together the Act along with a wide range of important rules, regulations and related legislative materials concerning mineral concessions, exploration, mining and mineral administration.
The edition incorporates amendments, including the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026, as indicated on the book cover.

Contents Include

� The Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957
� Mineral Concession Rules, 1960
� Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017
� Granite Conservation and Development Rules, 1999
� Marble Development and Conservation Rules, 2002
� Colliery Control Rules, 2004
� Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Rules, 2026
� Offshore Areas Mineral (Prevention of Illegal Mining) Rules, 2026
� Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydro Carbon Energy Minerals) Concession Rules, 2016
� Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Rules, 2015
� Mineral (Non-Exclusive Reconnaissance Permits) Rules, 2015
� Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015
� Mines and Minerals (Contribution to District Mineral Foundation) Rules, 2015
� National Mineral Exploration Trust
� National Mineral Exploration Trust Rules, 2015
� Minerals (Mining by Government Company) Rules, 2015
� Minerals Transfer of Mining Lease Granted Otherwise than through Auction for Captive Purpose Rules, 2016
� Atomic Minerals Concession Rules, 2016
� Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Rules, 2014
� Coal Mines Regulations, 2017
� Coal Mines Special Provisions Rules, 2015
� Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Rules, 1957
� Mineral Conservation and Development Rules and other related provisions

Key Features

� Updated 2026 Edition
� Comprehensive collection of the principal mining and mineral laws
� Bare Act with short comments
� Includes important Rules and Regulations relating to mining and mineral concessions
� Covers provisions concerning mineral exploration, mining leases, auctions, concessions and conservation
� Includes recent amendments and regulatory updates mentioned in the edition
� Useful for quick legal reference and professional practice

Ideal For

� Advocates & Legal Practitioners
� Law Students
� Judicial Service Aspirants
� Mining & Mineral Law Professionals
� Corporate & In-House Legal Teams
� Government Officials & Regulatory Professionals
� Legal Researchers
� Academicians