Updated on 29 Jun 2026
Under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, The Ministry of Coal vide G.S.R. 64(E), dated 27th January 2026, has made an amendment to the First Schedule to include “Coking Coal” among other categories mentioned in the Act.
MMDR (Amendment) 2026 – Government of India Ministry of Coal Notification No. GSR 64(E)
The MMDR (Amendment) 2026 has been notified by the Government of India Ministry of Coal Notification No. GSR 64(E) dated 27 January 2026 under the provisions of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. This MMDR Act Notification 2026 introduces an important amendment to the First Schedule to the MMDR Act by separately recognizing Coking Coal as per MMDR Act, strengthening the legal framework governing coal resources in India. The amendment reflects the Government's commitment to improving mineral governance, promoting scientific mining, and ensuring efficient management of strategic mineral resources. This notification is an important legal reference for mining companies, coal block allottees, steel manufacturers, government officials, legal professionals, consultants, researchers, and students seeking the latest Mining Law Updates and developments in Coal Mining Law India. It also serves as a valuable resource for understanding the latest Coal Regulations in India and the evolving regulatory framework of the Indian mining sector.
Major Amendments Introduced in the First Schedule to the MMDR Act
Under the Coking Coal Notification 2026, the Central Government has amended the First Schedule to the MMDR Act in two significant ways. First, the entry relating to Coal in Part A has been substituted with "Coal, including Coking Coal," thereby explicitly recognizing coking coal within the statutory classification. Secondly, a new entry "3A. Coking Coal" has been inserted in Part D, creating a distinct legal classification for Coking Coal as per MMDR Act. These amendments strengthen regulatory clarity and support transparent allocation, exploration, auction, and development of coking coal resources in accordance with the latest Mining Law and Amendments 2026.
Importance of the MMDR Act Notification 2026 for India's Coal Sector
The MMDR Act Notification 2026 recognizes the strategic importance of coking coal as a critical raw material for the steel industry and India's industrial growth. By providing a separate statutory recognition through the First Schedule to the MMDR Act, the amendment enhances legal certainty for investors, mining companies, and policymakers. The notification supports efficient mineral administration, encourages domestic exploration, improves transparency in mineral allocation, and contributes to India's objective of reducing dependence on imported coking coal. These reforms represent a significant milestone in the latest Mining Law Updates, reinforcing the regulatory framework governing Coal Mining Law India and modernizing Coal Regulations in India.
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Mine Mountain provides the latest and authentic collection of Indian mining laws, notifications, rules, regulations, and amendments. This MMDR (Amendment) 2026 PDF issued through Government of India Ministry of Coal Notification No. GSR 64(E) enables users to stay updated with the latest Mining Law and Amendments 2026 affecting the coal sector. Whether you are a mining professional, coal block developer, steel manufacturer, legal practitioner, consultant, researcher, government official, or competitive examination aspirant, this document offers an authoritative reference for understanding the Coking Coal Notification 2026, the amended First Schedule to the MMDR Act, and the latest statutory changes governing Coal Mining Law India and Coal Regulations in India. It is an essential legal resource for anyone tracking recent Mining Law Updates and regulatory developments in the Indian mining industry.
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