Section 19:
Mineral concession to be void if in contravention of Act.
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 3[mineral concession] 4*** and the
aggregate area covered by such 5[permits, licences or leases], as the case may be, exceeds the maximum
area permissible under section 6, only that 6]mineral concession] the acquisition of which has resulted in
such maximum area being exceeded shall be deemed to be void.
Notes:
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).