Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren condemned the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026
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Minerals belong to Jharkhand, land belongs to Jharkhand: CM
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren strongly opposed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, claiming it erodes the state's constitutional authority to levy taxes on mineral rights and land. The bill, recently passed by Parliament, centralizes control over mineral taxation, sparking a federalism debate. Jharkhand, a mineral-rich state, argues this undermines its revenue autonomy under the State List (Entry 50) and concurrent powers. This development is significant for exams as it highlights Centre-state fiscal relations, legislative competence over minerals, and the evolving interpretation of federalism in resource governance.
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The Bill was recently passed by Parliament in 2026
CM argues the Bill undermines Jharkhand's authority to tax mineral rights and land
Jharkhand is a major mineral-producing state with significant revenue dependence on mining
The dispute centres on constitutional division of powers — State List Entry 50 (taxes on mineral rights) vs Central legislation on mines and minerals
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