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Supreme Court: States Can Impose Royalties On Mineral Tax

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The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld states’ rights to impose royalties on mineral resources, ruling that “royalty is a contractual consideration” rather than a tax. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud stated, “Parliament does not have the power to tax mineral rights under Entry 50, List I,” while Justice BV Nagarathna dissented, warning of potential “unhealthy competition” among states.

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