Section 31:
Relaxation of rules in special cases.
The Central Government may, if it is of opinion that in
the interests of mineral development it is necessary so to do, by order in writing and for reasons to be
recorded, authorise in any case the grant, renewal or transfer of any 1[mineral concession], or the
working of any mine for the purpose of searching for or winning any mineral, on terms and conditions
different from those laid down in the rules made under section 13.
Notes:
1. Subs. by Act 16 of 2021, s. 2, "reconnaissance permit, prospecting licence or mining lease" (w.e.f. 28-3-2021).