SC to decide whether mineral rights can be taxed by states in May 20 hearing

Published on 6 May 2026

Centre wants reconsideration after a nine judge ruling

The Supreme Court will hear pleas on May 20 over who has the power to tax mineral rights in India. A nine-judge bench previously ruled that states can levy such taxes and rejected review requests. Now the Centre has filed a curative petition seeking reconsideration, setting up a high-stakes decision that could reshape state revenue and mining taxation.

SC hearing on May 20 will address legislative power over mineral rights tax
A nine-judge bench already ruled states can tax mineral rights
Centre’s curative petition asks the verdict be reconsidered
Outcome could change how mining taxation is levied nationwide

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SC to decide whether mineral rights can be taxed by states in May 20 hearing

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