19. 1[Mineral concession to be void if in contravention of Act.]--- Any 2[mineral concession] granted, renewed or acquired in contravention of the provisions of this Act or any rules or orders made thereunder shall be void and of no effect.
Explanation.--- Where a person has acquired more than one 2[mineral concession] 3*** and the aggregate area covered by such 4[permits, licences or leases], as the case may be, exceeds the maximum area permissible under section 6, only that 2[mineral concession] the acquisition of which has resulted in such maximum area being exceeded shall be deemed to be void.
Explanation.--- Where a person has acquired more than one 2[mineral concession] 3*** and the aggregate area covered by such 4[permits, licences or leases], as the case may be, exceeds the maximum area permissible under section 6, only that 2[mineral concession] the acquisition of which has resulted in such maximum area being exceeded shall be deemed to be void.
Source footnotes
1. Ins. by Act 16 of 2023 s. 17, for the marginal heading (w.e.f. 17-8-2023).2. Subs. by Act 16 of 2021, s. 2, "reconnaissance permit, prospecting licence or mining lease" (w.e.f. 28-3-2021).
3. The words "in any State" omitted by Act 25 of 1994, s. 8 (w.e.f. 25-1-1994).
4. Subs. by Act 38 of 1999, s. 16, for "licences or leases" (w.e.f. 18-12-1999).
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Section 1 · Short title, extent and commencement.Section 2 · Declaration as to expediency of Union Control.Section 3 · Definitions.Section 4 · Prospecting or mining operations to be under licence or lease.Section 4A · Termination of prospecting licences, exploration licences or mining leases.Section 4B · Conditions for efficiency in production.Section 5 · Restrictions on the grant of mineral concession.Section 6 · Maximum area for which mineral concession may be granted.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 25 Oct 2026. Source metadata reports last modification: 2025-09-26. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.