{"id":4945,"date":"2025-01-10T15:43:32","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T10:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianlawsociety.com\/?p=4945"},"modified":"2025-01-12T15:48:27","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T10:18:27","slug":"the-coal-mines-special-provisions-act-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karma.law\/insights\/law-library\/the-coal-mines-special-provisions-act-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"The Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button cs-button-animated\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/handle\/123456789\/2146?view_type=browse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><span>Download Act<\/span><span>Download Act<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Ministry of Coal<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015, was enacted in response to the Supreme Court&#8217;s cancellation of coal block allocations. This Act provides a legal framework for the auction and allotment of coal mines, ensuring continuity in coal production, and promoting optimum utilization of resources. The act also addresses the rights and obligations of prior allottees and establishes the role of the Central Government in this process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Act Background and Ministry Under Which This Act Is:<\/span><\/strong><br class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015, was enacted to address the consequences of the Supreme Court judgment which canceled the previous coal block allocations. It was aimed at providing a transparent and efficient mechanism for the reallocation of coal mines and to ensure uninterrupted coal production. Though the act does not specify a particular ministry, it functions under the Ministry of Coal in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Enactment Date, Number of Chapters, Number of Sections:<\/span><\/strong><br class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Act was enacted on March 30, 2015. It has six chapters and 33 sections, along with four schedules, covering various aspects of auction, allotment, rights of prior allottees, and the powers of the Central Government.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Act Governed By:<\/span><\/strong><br class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Act is governed by its own provisions, which outline the framework for the auction and allotment of Schedule I coal mines. It empowers the Central Government to conduct auctions, make allotments, and to appoint a nominated authority and designated custodians for effective administration. The Act also specifies the legal framework for treatment of prior allottees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">On Whom it is Applicable:<\/span><\/strong><br class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Act applies to the whole of India and primarily relates to the Schedule I coal mines, prior allottees, and new bidders or allottees. It applies to the Central and State Governments, government companies, corporations, and private companies involved in coal mining operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Penalties\/Punishments:<\/span><\/strong><br class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Act prescribes penalties for various offences:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Imprisonment up to two years and a fine of at least one lakh rupees per day for obstructing the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Penalties for failing to comply with the Central Government&#8217;s directions with fine, or imprisonment or both.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Offences by companies, where directors or officers can be held responsible.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Provides guidelines for dispute resolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Important Pointers:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Auction and Allotment:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The Act outlines procedures for the auction and allotment of coal mines to successful bidders.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Prior Allottees:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The Act defines the eligibility and liabilities of prior allottees, allowing them to bid again after paying additional levy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Government Companies:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0It allows allotment of coal mines to Government companies or corporations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Nominated Authority:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The Act establishes a nominated authority to oversee auctions and allotments.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Designated Custodian:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0It provides for the appointment of a designated custodian for managing coal mines.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Compensation:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0It outlines the method of compensation for prior allottees.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Land Acquisition:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0It addresses land acquisition in accordance with The Right to Fair Compensation Act, 2013.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Additional Levy:<\/span><\/strong><span 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