The Ministry of Coal (MoC) on January 28, 2026, issued the amendment to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.
The following has been stated namely: -
• In PART A, in item 1, for the word "Coal", the words "Coal, including Coking Coal" shall be substituted
• In PART D, after item 3 and the entry relating thereto, the following item shall be inserted, namely: -
"3A. Coking Coal.".
[Notification No. G.S.R. 64(E)]