A bill that would bar states from levying taxes on minerals was tabled in Parliament during the Monsoon Session 2026, aiming to give the Centre greater regulatory command over mines and mineral-bearing lands. The Opposition has called for the bill to be reviewed by a parliamentary committee before further consideration.
Separately, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to move the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha. The lower house is also set to take up the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill during the session.
The mineral taxation bill is part of a broader legislative agenda in the Monsoon Session, which has seen the government bring forward multiple pieces of legislation. The proposed law's expansion of central authority over mineral-bearing lands is expected to face further scrutiny as opposition lawmakers push for detailed examination.
The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, when moved by the finance minister, will be another key item on the day's agenda. The Bankers' Books Evidence Bill is also listed for discussion, reflecting the government's focus on economic and regulatory reforms during the ongoing parliamentary session.