The MMDR Amendment Act regulates and restricts the imposition of certain taxes, cess and other levies by State Governments in respect of mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands. The amendment provides restrictions on the imposition of any levy on mineral rights or mineral-bearing lands, except in accordance with conditions or restrictions prescribed by the Central Government.
Historical Tax Payments:
- The company had been incurring ₹160 per tonne of limestone towards Mineral Bearing Land Tax in the State of Tamil Nadu
- FY2025-2026 total payment: ₹171.78 crores
- FY2026-2027 payment till date: ₹79.07 crores
Effective Date: The company is no longer required to pay ₹160 per tonne of limestone towards Mineral Bearing Land Tax with effect from 22nd August 2026.
Financial Impact: The cessation of this levy is expected to result in a corresponding reduction in the company's operating costs and consequently have a favourable impact on the company's profitability and cash flows.