Section 19A
Duty of Central Government on mineral conservation and development
The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002
About this Act
An Act to provide for development and regulation of mineral resources in the territorial waters, continental shelf, exclusive economic zone and other maritime zones of India and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
1[19A. Duty of Central Government on mineral conservation and development.--The Central
Government shall take necessary steps, as may be prescribed, for the conservation and systematic
development of minerals in the offshore areas and for the protection of environment by preventing or
controlling any pollution which may be caused by exploration or production operations.]
Notes
1. Ins. by Act 17 of 2023, s. 17, (w.e.f. 17-8-2023).