The Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act, 1957

The Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act, 1957 was enacted to provide for the acquisition of coal-bearing areas in India and for the development and regulation of the coal industry. The Act empowers the government to acquire land for mining purposes and to provide compensation to the landowners. It also outlines the procedure for the acquisition of land and the rights and duties of the parties involved. The Act also provides for the development of coal-bearing areas by the government or by companies with the permission of the government. The Act is aimed at promoting the development of the coal industry in India, while also ensuring that the rights of landowners are protected.