The Mines (Amendment) Act, 1959, 62 of 1959, (Rep., Act 52 of 1964)

Section 30. For sections 49 to 56 of the principal Act, the following sections shall be substituted, namely:

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

30. For sections 49 to 56 of the principal Act, the following sections shall be substituted, namely:— Substitution of new sections for sections 49 to 56. "49. The provisions of this Chapter shall not operate to the prejudice of any right to which a person employed in a mine may be entitled under any other law or under the terms of any award, agreement or contract of service: Application of Chapter. Provided that when such award, agreement or contract of service provides for a longer leave with wages than provided in this Chapter, such person shall be entitled only to such longer leave.

Source: India Code