The Offshore areas mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002

Offshore areas mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002 [As amended vide Noti. No. SO 4760(E), dt. 29-10-2024]

This 2025 Edition of The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002 (Act No. 17 of 2003, dt. 30-1-2003), updated with amendments as per Notification No. S.O. 4760(E), dated 29-10-2024, is an authoritative and up-to-date legal reference for practitioners, academicians, and stakeholders in the offshore mineral exploration and development sector.

This Bare Act reproduces the law exactly as enacted, supplemented with short comments to aid understanding, making it suitable both for legal research and practical application in industry operations and regulatory compliance.

The text is further enriched with the inclusion of allied rules and notifications, ensuring complete coverage of the statutory framework.

Along with:

• The Offshore Areas (Existence of Mineral Resources) Rules, 2024

• The Offshore Areas Mineral Trust Rules, 2024

• The Offshore Areas Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2024

• The Offshore Areas Operating Right Rules, 2024

• The Offshore Areas Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2024

• The Offshore Areas Mineral Trust (Amendment) Rules, 2024

• Latest amendments [GSR 311(E), dt. 14-5-2025]

Key Features:

• Accurate and unabridged reproduction of the Bare Act with section-wise presentation

• Incorporation of the latest amendments for 2025 compliance

• Concise short comments for quick understanding of provisions

• Handy reference for legal practitioners, compliance officers, industry professionals, and researchers in the mining sector

• Ideal for competitive exams and legal studies involving mining and natural resources law

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Lawyers, law students, and academicians specializing in mining, environmental, and energy law

• Regulatory authorities and compliance professionals in the offshore mineral sector

• Corporate legal teams involved in mineral exploration and development

• Researchers and consultants advising on offshore mineral regulations

Whether for courtroom reference, academic use, or industrial compliance, this updated edition delivers the complete legislative authority of the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002 as it stands in 2025.