Section 24
Penalty for failure to comply with directions of Central Government.
The Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015
About this Act
An Act to provide for allocation of coal mines and vesting of the right, title and interest in and over the land and mine infrastructure together with mining leases to successful bidders and allottees with a view to ensure continuity in coal mining operations and production of coal, and for promoting optimum utilisation of coal resources consistent with the requirement of the country in national interest and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
If any person fails to
comply, without reasonable cause, with a direction given by the Central Government or nominated
authority or the designated custodian, he shall be punishable with a fine of one lakh rupees and in the case
of continuing failure with a maximum fine of two lakh rupees for every day during which the failure
continues, depending upon the nature of the offence.