Kerala will oppose federal amendments to the Mines and Minerals Act. The state argues these changes erode constitutional powers and cause revenue losses. Federal legislation restricts states from levying taxes on mineral-bearing land. This move is seen as a significant encroachment on state fiscal autonomy. Kerala plans to register its protest and explore legal remedies.

The Centre has proposed limiting states powers to impose taxes, cess and other levies on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land, seeking a more uniform fiscal framework and lower…

Lok Sabha passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, curbing states' powers to impose taxes and cess on mineral rights, with mining minister…