The transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining can be declared null and void under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The Fifth Schedule provides for the administration of tribal areas in several states of India. It aims to protect the rights of tribal communities and prevent their exploitation. It provides for the creation of Tribal Advisory Councils to advise the Governor on matters related to the administration of tribal areas.

Under the Fifth Schedule, the Governor of a state with Scheduled Areas can declare any law relating to the transfer of land by or among tribals as null and void if it is deemed to be in violation of the provisions of the Schedule. The Schedule also provides for the prohibition or regulation of the transfer of tribal land to non-tribals. This provision aims to prevent the displacement of tribal communities from their land and ensure their rights over the resources of their land.