Jharkhand govt opposing mines Act to facilitate coal theft, says Annpurna Devi
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Union Minister Annpurna Devi accused the Jharkhand government of opposing the MMDR Act to facilitate coal theft.
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- Annpurna Devi stated the Jharkhand government opposes the Mines and Minerals Amendment Act to allow for coal theft.
- She argued the legislation will increase state revenue and employment while preventing arbitrary taxation by local authorities.
- The government of Jharkhand previously labeled the legislation as a black bill that undermines state rights.
- This debate highlights ongoing tensions between the central and state governments over control of mineral resources.
What to watch next
- Implementation progress of the MMDR Act in Jharkhand
- Response from the Jharkhand government regarding these allegations
- Potential legal challenges to the federal oversight of mining taxation
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Annpurna Devi
Union Minister of Women and Child Development
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“The State government fails to conduct auctions on time, and it does not seek legitimate revenue for the State’s exchequer. Instead, it desires an increase in personal revenue — which is why this Act is being opposed. The Jharkhand government is opposing this Act to facilitate coal theft”
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…a press conference at the BJP State office in Ranchi, Ms. Devi said the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) are making attempts to mislead and confuse the people over the Act. “ The State government fails to conduct auctions on time, and it does not seek legitimate revenue for the State’s exchequer. Instead, it desires an increase in personal revenue — which is why this Act is being opposed. The Jharkhand government is opposing this Act to facilitate coal theft ,” the Minister alleged. Asserting that changes to this law will boost new investments and create ample employment opportunities in the State, she said the Act will increase the chance of youth finding work in their own…
Hemant Soren
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“Minerals belong to Jharkhand, land belongs to Jharkhand — so why should Delhi decide on our rights and entitlements?”
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…many of these are Congress-ruled States where the Act is being welcomed rather than opposed. Earlier, Mr. Soren termed it a “black Bill” and injustice to Jharkhand and its people. Defending his stance, he had said, “ Minerals belong to Jharkhand, land belongs to Jharkhand — so why should Delhi decide on our rights and entitlements? ” Published - September 27, 2026 01:04 am IST…
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