Mines Act & Rules Superseded

Status note: Subsumed by the OSH&WC Code, 2020 (in force 21 Nov 2025); subordinate rules continue under savings.

The Mines Act, 1952

No. Act 35 of 1952 Issued by Ministry of Labour & Employment Date 1952
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Summary

The principal Act of Parliament (No. 35 of 1952) that consolidates the law regulating labour and safety in mines across India, defining key terms and the powers of the Chief Inspector of Mines.

Reproduced for public reference from the official source. Government regulations are in the public domain; always verify the current in-force text against the official publication.