Law of Mines and Minerals, authored by P. Seshagiri Rao (23rd Edition, 2023; Asia Law House), is a comprehensive two-volume hardcover set (~3,478 pages, ~4.2 kg) that offers an exhaustive legal framework for mining regulation across India.

Volume I encompasses:

• Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957 and Removal of Difficulties Order 2017

• Mineral Concession Rules 1960; Mineral Conservation and Development Rules 2017; Granite/Marble/Atomic Minerals rules

• Auction rules, National Mineral Trust & District Mineral Foundation provisions

• Environmental and labour-related provisions tied to mining

Volume II covers:

• Coal Mines legislation, Coking Coal Nationalization Acts

• Offshore Areas Mineral Acts and Petroleum/Oil sector laws

• Labour welfare laws for mines, provident fund schemes, Forest Conservation Act 1980 & related rules

• Appendices on National Mineral Exploration Policy, Karnataka PMKKY, Notification from Mineral Laws (Amendment) Act 2020, Mines & Minerals (Amendment) Act 2021, and more

This two-volume master reference includes commentary, latest central rules, state policies, landmark judicial developments, and policy updates—tailored for practitioners, regulators, mining professionals, environmental lawyers, policy makers, and judiciary users.