Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 · General restrictions on undertaking prospecting and mining operations
Section 4B: Conditions for efficiency in production
Notwithstanding anything contained in section 4A, the Central Government may, in the interest of maintaining sustained production of minerals in the country, prescribe such conditions as may be necessary for commencement and continuation of production by the holders of mining leases who have acquired rights, approvals, clearances and the like under section 8B.]
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