The Mines Act, 1952, 35 of 1952 (Rep., Act 37 of 2020)

Section 82. Decision of question whether

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

82. Decision of question whether a mine is under this Act. —If auy question arises as to whether any cxcavntion or working is a mine within the meaning of this Act, the Cnntrft] Government may decide the question, and a certificate signed by a Hcei-'tury to the Central Government shall be conclusive on the point.

Source: India Code