Centre Challenges Supreme Court Ruling on Mineral Taxation

Imagine the government and states are arguing over who can collect taxes on minerals like coal and iron.

The Supreme Court initially sided with the states, saying they have the right to tax these minerals.

This means states can claim money from the government and mining companies dating back to 2005.

The government, however, disagrees with this decision and has asked the court to review it again, calling it a 'curative petition'.

The court had a 8:1 decision, with one judge disagreeing.

The court also decided that states could claim taxes in 12 yearly installments.

The dissenting judge believed the government has the power to levy royalty in the form of taxes.