Mines Act, 1952 alongwith Rules, 1955 and Rescue Rules, 1985 with allied Rules

This 2026 edition of The Mines Act, 1952 (Act 35 of 1952), published by Commercial Law Publishers, presents the authoritative and updated statutory text governing the regulation of mines and the safety, health, and welfare of persons employed therein. The book contains the bare Act with short comments, retaining the exact legislative language while offering concise clarificatory notes for better understanding and practical reference. Along with the principal Act, this edition comprehensively includes the allied subordinate legislation, namely: The Mines Rules, 1955 (as amended), The Mines Rescue Rules, 1985, The Mines (Posting up of Abstracts) Rules, 1954, The Mines Creche Rules, 1966, The Mines Vocational Training Rules, 1966, and The Oil Mines Regulations, 2017. All provisions are presented as currently in force, ensuring accuracy and relevance in line with the latest notified amendments. Designed as a reliable legal reference, this volume is particularly suitable for law students, AIBE aspirants, judicial services candidates, advocates, compliance professionals, mining engineers, safety officers, and academicians dealing with labour and industrial laws. Whether used for examinations, professional practice, or regulatory compliance, this edition delivers a clear, updated, and practical presentation of India’s mining law framework.