Analyze changes between different versions of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mines and Minerals Act
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mines and Minerals legislation has undergone significant evolution from the 2017 Act to the 2025 Bill. These changes reflect shifting priorities around provincial sovereignty, environmental protection, community benefits, and modern governance structures.
This comparison tool allows you to analyze specific changes between different versions of the bill, helping stakeholders understand the legal, administrative, and technical reforms in the mining sector.
Strengthened provincial jurisdiction and reduced federal oversight over mineral resources.
Enhanced environmental safeguards, mandatory assessments, and rehabilitation requirements.
New provisions for local community participation, benefit-sharing, and development funds.
Significantly higher fines and penalties for violations, with corporate liability provisions.
The 2025 Act asserts provincial primacy through Section 1.4, removing the district authority model found in the 2017 version. It also adds special provisions for merged districts (Schedule-XI) and explicitly states that it supersedes all previous legislation.
The 2025 Act strengthens provincial control by removing district authority models found in the 2017 version. It explicitly asserts provincial primacy while maintaining constitutional arrangements for federal oversight of nuclear and petroleum resources.
New requirements for comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessments, mandatory rehabilitation bonds, and specialized protections for water resources. The 2025 Act establishes an Environmental Monitoring Committee with ongoing assessment requirements.
The 2025 Act mandates 30% of royalties go directly to local communities through a Community Development Fund. It requires Community Development Agreements for sustainable development projects, local employment, and skills training.
Transformation of the 7-member KP Mineral Board into a 10-member KP Mineral Development Board with environmental experts, community representatives, and rights holder representatives replacing federal representatives.
Introduction of a Digital Cadastre System for transparent management of mineral rights. The system provides public access to mineral titles, spatial data, and production records, enhancing transparency and reducing corruption opportunities.
Establishment of a Mineral Testing Laboratory with qualified staff for chemical analysis and technical support. The lab provides standardized methodologies for environmental impact assessments and verification of compliance with environmental standards.
Significant increases in maximum fines from one million rupees (2017) to twenty million rupees (2025) and imprisonment terms from three to seven years. New provisions for corporate liability, environmental damage remediation, and permanent cancellation of mining rights for repeat offenders.
Special provisions for merged districts until December 31, 2030, with mechanisms for community involvement through traditional governance structures. The Act respects local customs while providing a pathway to full provincial integration.
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