India, Sept. 29 -- The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026 restricts states from imposing certain taxes, cesses and levies on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land.

Jharkhand has opposed the law, arguing that it undermines the fiscal rights of mineral-rich states and could reduce its annual revenue by Rs 8,000-10,000 crore.

The amendment comes after the Supreme Court's 2024 ruling recognised states' authority to tax mineral rights and mineral-bearing land.

The article argues that reduced mineral revenue could weaken Jharkhand's ability to fund welfare schemes, rehabilitation and a just transition in mining-affected communities.

In Kenduadih, a settlement on the edge of Jharkhand's Jharia Coalfield in ...