Question : NORMS OF ROYALTY TO MINE OWNERS

(a) the norms prescribed for granting royalty to the mine owners;

(b) whether the Government have granted royalty to the mine owners of various States; and

(c) if so, the details thereof including the amount of royalty given to mine owners during the last three years, State-wise?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI JAYSINGRAO GAIKWAD PATIL)


(a): Royalty on minerals is payable by the mining lease holders to the State Governments.

(b) & (c): In view of `a` above, do not arise.