Centre's Mineral Bill Sparks Debate Over States' Right to Tax Natural Resources
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A growing debate has emerged in India over the distribution of revenue from mineral extraction between the central government and mineral-rich states. The central government's proposed mineral legislation has raised concerns that states, which physically host these resources, may lose significant taxation powers. Critics argue that coastal and resource-rich states bear the environmental and social costs of mining while revenue authority shifts to New Delhi. The opinion piece highlights a structural tension in India's federal framework regarding who controls and benefits from the country's mineral wealth.
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