19. 1[Mineral concession to be void if in contravention of Act.]--Any 2[mineral concession] granted,
renewed or acquired in contravention of the provisions of this Act or any rules or orders made thereunder
shall be void and of no effect.
Explanation.--Where a person has acquired more than one 3[mineral concession] 4*** and the aggregate area covered by such 5[permits, licences or leases], as the case may be, exceeds the maximum area permissible under section 6, only that 6]mineral concession] the acquisition of which has resulted in such maximum area being exceeded shall be deemed to be void.
Explanation.--Where a person has acquired more than one 3[mineral concession] 4*** and the aggregate area covered by such 5[permits, licences or leases], as the case may be, exceeds the maximum area permissible under section 6, only that 6]mineral concession] the acquisition of which has resulted in such maximum area being exceeded shall be deemed to be void.
1. Ins. by Act 16 of 2023 s. 17, for the marginal heading (w.e.f. 17-8-2023).
2. Subs. by Act 16 of 2021, s. 2, "reconnaissance permit, prospecting licence or mining lease" (w.e.f. 28-3-2021).
3. The words "in any State" omitted by Act 25 of 1994, s. 8 (w.e.f. 25-1-1994).
4. Subs. by Act 38 of 1999, s. 16, for "licences or leases" (w.e.f. 18-12-1999).