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Special powers of Central Government to undertake prospecting or mining operations in certain lands.―(1) The provisions of this section shall apply 6*** in respect of land in which the minerals vest in the Government of a State 7[or any other person]. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Central Government, after consultation with the State Government, may undertakes 8[reconnaissance, prospecting or mining operations] in any area