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On February 27, the Supreme Courts 9-judge Constitution Bench embarked on hearings to address intricate issues pertaining to the taxation of mineral-bearing lands. Central to the discussions is the characterization of royalty under Section 9 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act) as a tax. The inaugural day of hearings witnessed deliberations on pivotal considerations for the case, including the interpretation of constitutional provisions governing tax legisl
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FAQ :
The court is hearing arguments on whether royalties paid for mineral-bearing lands under the MMDR Act should be considered a tax.
The 9-judge Constitution Bench is led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud.
The case involves challenges to the Bihar Coal Mining Area Development Authority (Amendment) Act, 1992, and associated regulations that imposed additional cess and taxes.
Entry 50 of the State List, which deals with states' power to levy taxes on mineral rights, is a key focus.
The ruling could redefine the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and states concerning mineral taxation and clarify the nature of royalty payments.
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