BJD opposes mines amendment Bill, says Odisha faces major revenue loss

BHUBANESWAR: The BJD on Friday criticised the Centre over the passage of the MMDR Amendment Bill, alleging that the legislation which restricts states’ powers to levy taxes on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land parcels would cause “immense revenue losses” to Odisha. The opposition party also questioned the alleged silence of the state’s 20 BJP MPs on the issue.