# Parliament passes bill curbing states’ mineral tax powers

2026-08-13T08:32:46+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Parliament on Thursday passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, restricting states from taxing mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands. The Lok Sabha passed it on Wednesday amid opposition protests, and the Rajya Sabha cleared it the next day. The bill now awaits the President's assent to become law. Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy said the Centre wants uniform mineral rates, not to hurt state revenues. He said states already receive 88 per cent of mineral revenue, up from 65 per cent in 2014-15. The bill overturns a July 2024 Supreme Court ruling that upheld states' power to tax minerals. Tax already collected will not be refunded, but unpaid ones are deemed invalid.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/lok-sabha-passes-bill-restricting-states-power-to-tax-minerals-amid-protests-101786601944273.html>
- newindianexpress.com <https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/parliament-passes-mines-and-minerals-amendment-bill-3>
- thehindubusinessline.com <https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/parliament-passes-mines-and-minerals-amendment-bill/article71340093.ece>

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