Section 19. Mineral concession to be void if in contravention of Act.

19. 1[Mineral concession to be void if in contravention of Act.]--- Any 2[mineral concession] granted, renewed or acquired in contravention of the provisions of this Act or any rules or orders made thereunder shall be void and of no effect. Explanation.--- Where a person has acquired more than one 2[mineral concession] 3*** and the aggregate area covered by such 4[permits, licences or leases], as the case may be, exceeds the maximum area permissible under section 6, only that 2[mineral concession] the acquisition of which has resulted in such maximum area being exceeded shall be deemed to be void.