10BA. Grant of exploration licence for minerals specified in Seventh Schedule through auction.— (1) The provi… — LIST OF AMENDING ACTS

[10BA. Grant of exploration licence for minerals specified in Seventh Schedule through auction.— (1) The provisions of this section shall not apply to—

2 [10BA. Grant of exploration licence for minerals specified in Seventh Schedule through auction.— (1) The provisions of this section shall not apply to— (a) the areas covered under section 17A; (b) the minerals specified in Part A of the First Schedule; (c) the minerals specified in Part B of the First Schedule where the grade of atomic mineral is equal to or greater than such threshold value as may be notified by the Central Government from time to time; (d) any land in respect of which the minerals do not vest in the Government. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sections 10B and 11, an exploration licence may be granted in any area by the State Government for the purpose of undertaking reconnaissance or prospecting operations or both in respect of any mineral specified in the Seventh Schedule. (3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, and for reasons to be recorded in writing, amend the Seventh Schedule so as to modify the entries therein with effect from such date as may be specified in the said notification. (4) The State Government shall, after obtaining the previous approval of the Central Government, and in such manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government, notify the areas in which exploration licence shall be granted, subject to such terms and conditions as may be specified in the notification. (5) The Central Government may require the State Government to notify the area for grant of exploration licence within such period as may be fixed in consultation with the State Government, and in case the State Government does not notify the area within such period, the Central Government may, after the expiry of the period so fixed, notify the area for grant of exploration licence. (6) The State Government shall, for the purpose of granting exploration licence through auction by method of competitive bidding, including e-auction, select an applicant who fulfils the eligibility conditions as specified in this Act and grant exploration licence to such applicant. (7) Where—

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