The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly adopted a Bill that seeks to levy tax on mineral-bearing lands.
The government hoped to augment its revenue through this legislation.
The Supreme Court had earlier this year held that the minerals-bearing land fell within the description of ‘lands’ under Entry 49 of List II of the Seventh Schedule.
So, the State Legislatures have the legislative competence under Article 29 to tax on lands, which comprises of mines and quarries.