The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957
Administered Ministry: Ministry of Mines
Schedule
First Schedule THE FIRST SCHEDULE
1[THE FIRST SCHEDULE [See sections 4(3), 5(1), 7(2) and 2[8(1), 8A(1), 10A, 10B(1), 10C(1), 11(1), 11B, 11C, 3[11D], 12A(1) and 17A(2A)]] SPECIFIED MINERALS PART A Hydro carbons/energy minerals 1. Coal and lignite. 4[PART B Atomic minerals 1. Minerals of the "rare earths" group containing Uranium and Thorium. 2. Phosphorites and other phosphatic ores containing Uranium. 3. Pitchblende and other Uranium ores. 4. Uraniferous allanite, monazite and other thorium minerals. 5. Uranium bearing tailings left over from ores after extraction of copper and gold, ilmenite and other titanium ores. 6. Beach sand minerals, that is, economic heavy minerals found in the teri or beach sands, which include ilmenite, rutile, leucoxene, garnet, monazite, zircon and sillimanite.] PART C Metallic and non-metallic minerals 1. Asbestos. 2. Bauxite. 3. Chrome ore. 4. Copper ore. 5. Gold. 6. Iron ore. 7. Lead. 5*** 9. Manganese ore. 10. Precious stones. 11. Zinc.] 6[PART D Critical and Strategic Minerals 1. Beryl and other beryllium bearing minerals. 2. Cadmium bearing minerals. 3. Cobalt bearing minerals. 1. Subs. by Act 25 of 1994, s. 12, for Sch. I (w.e.f. 25-1-1994). 2. Subs. by Act 10 of 2015, s. 22, for “8(2)” (w.e.f. 12-1-2015). 3. Ins. by Act 16 of 2023, s. 20 (w.e.f. 17-8-2023). 4. Subs. by s. 20, ibid., for Part B (w.e.f. 17-8-2023). 5. Omitted by Act 38 of 1999, s. 24 (w.e.f. 18-12-1999). 6. Ins. by Act 16 of 2023, s. 20 (w.e.f. 17-8-2023). 4. Gallium bearing minerals. 5. Glauconite. 6. Graphite. 7. Indium bearing minerals. 8. Lithium bearing minerals. 9. Molybdenum bearing minerals. 10. Nickel bearing minerals. 11. Niobium bearing minerals. 12. Phosphate (without uranium). 13. Platinum group of elements bearing minerals. 14. Potash. 15. Minerals of the "rare earths" group not containing Uranium and Thorium. 16. Rhenium bearing minerals. 17. Selenium bearing minerals. 18. Tantalum bearing minerals. 19. Tellurium bearing minerals. 20. Tin bearing minerals. 21. Titanium bearing minerals and ores (ilmenite, rutile and leucoxene). 22. Tungsten bearing minerals. 23. Vanadium bearing minerals. 24. Zirconium bearing minerals and ores including zircon.] 1[THE FIRST SCHEDULE [See sections 4(3), 5(1), 7(2) and 2[8(1), 8A(1), 10A, 10B(1), 10C(1), 11(1), 11B, 11C, 3[11D], 12A(1) and 17A(2A)]] SPECIFIED MINERALS PART A Hydro carbons/energy minerals 1. 4[Coal, including Coking Coal] and lignite. 5[PART B Atomic minerals 1. Minerals of the “rare earths” group containing Uranium and Thorium. 2. Phosphorites and other phosphatic ores containing Uranium. 3. Pitchblende and other Uranium ores. 4. Uraniferous allanite, monazite and other thorium minerals. 5. Uranium bearing tailings left over from ores after extraction of copper and gold, ilmenite and other titanium ores. 6. Beach sand minerals, that is, economic heavy minerals found in the teri or beach sands, which include ilmenite, rutile, leucoxene, garnet, monazite, zircon and sillimanite.] PART C Metallic and non-metallic minerals 1. Asbestos. 2. Bauxite. 3. Chrome ore. 4. Copper ore. 5. Gold. 6. Iron ore. 7. Lead. 6*** 9. Manganese ore. 10. Precious stones. 11. Zinc.] 7[PART D Critical and Strategic Minerals 1. Beryl and other beryllium bearing minerals. 2. Cadmium bearing minerals. 3. Cobalt bearing minerals. 1. Subs. by Act 25 of 1994, s. 12, for Sch. I (w.e.f. 25-1-1994). 2. Subs. by Act 10 of 2015, s. 22, for “8(2)” (w.e.f. 12-1-2015). 3. Ins. by Act 16 of 2023, s. 20 (w.e.f. 17-8-2023). 4. Subs. for “Coal” by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 64(E), dt. 27-1-2026. 5. Subs. by Act 16 of 2023, s. 20, for Part B (w.e.f. 17-8-2023). 6. Omitted by Act 38 of 1999, s. 24 (w.e.f. 18-12-1999). 7. Ins. by Act 16 of 2023, s. 20 (w.e.f. 17-8-2023). 1[3A. Coking Coal.] 4. Gallium bearing minerals. 5. Glauconite. 6. Graphite. 7. Indium bearing minerals. 8. Lithium bearing minerals. 9. Molybdenum bearing minerals. 10. Nickel bearing minerals. 11. Niobium bearing minerals. 12. Phosphate (without uranium). 13. Platinum group of elements bearing minerals. 14. Potash. 15. Minerals of the "rare earths" group not containing Uranium and Thorium. 16. Rhenium bearing minerals. 17. Selenium bearing minerals. 18. Tantalum bearing minerals. 19. Tellurium bearing minerals. 20. Tin bearing minerals. 21. Titanium bearing minerals and ores (ilmenite, rutile and leucoxene). 22. Tungsten bearing minerals. 23. Vanadium bearing minerals. 24. Zirconium bearing minerals and ores including zircon.] 1. Ins. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 64(E), dt. 27-1-2026.
Second Schedule THE SECOND SCHEDULE
1[SECOND SCHEDULE (See Section 9) RATES OF ROYALTY IN RESPECT OF MINERALS AT ITEMS 1 TO 9, 11 TO 40 AND 42 TO 55 1. Apatite and Rock Phosphate: (i) Apatite Five per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. (ii) Rock Phosphate (a) Above 25% P2O5 (b) Upto 25% P2O5 Twelve and half per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. Six per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 2. Asbestos: (i) Chrysotile Eight Hundred and Eighty rupees per tonne. (ii) Amphibole Fifteen per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 3. Barytes: Six and half per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 4. Bauxite and Laterite: (a) Metallurgical Grade: Zero point six zero per cent. of London Metal Exchange Aluminium metal price chargeable on the contained aluminium metal in ore produced for those dispatched for use in alumina and aluminium metal extraction. (b) Non Metallurgical Grade: Twenty five per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis for those dispatched for use other than alumina & aluminium metal extraction. 2[4A. Beryllium Two per cent. of the average sale price of Beryllium metal chargeable on the Beryllium metal contained in the ore produced.] 5. Brown Ilmenite (Leucoxene), Ilmenite, Rutile and Zircon: Two per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 3[6. Cadmium: (i) Primary (ii) By-product Four per cent. of the average sale price of Cadmium metal chargeable on the Cadmium metal contained in the ore produced. 1. Subs. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 630(E), for Sch. II (w.e.f. 01-09-2014). 2. Ins. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 152(E), dated 1st March, 2024. 3. Subs. by ibid., dated 1st March, 2024. Two per cent. of the average sale price of Cadmium metal chargeable on the by-product Cadmium metal contained in the ore produced.] 7. Calcite: Fifteen per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 8. China clay or Kaolin: (including ball clay and white shale, white clay) (i) Crude Eight per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. (ii) Processed (including washed) Twelve per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 9. Clay others: Twenty rupees per tonne. 10. COAL: A. Coal produced in all the States and Union territories except the State of West Bengal. (1) Royalty on Coal: The rate of royalty on coal shall be @ 14% (Fourteen percent.) ad-valorem on price of coal, as reflected in the invoice, excluding taxes, levies and other charges. 1[Provided that for the coal produced from the coal blocks or mines auctioned for the purpose of sale of coal (commercial mining), the rate of royalty @ 14% (Fourteen percent.) ad- valorem shall be calculated on the notional price or the actual price, whichever is higher. Explanation:– For the purposes of this sub-entry,— (i) Notional price means the price arrived at after adjusting the representative price with the sub-index of National Coal Index of the relevant basket of coal grade(s) on the date on which royalty becomes payable, where representative price shall be a product of; (a) weights (volume of coal in different components of notified price, auction price and imported price channel) of the base year specified in the tender document for auction of relevant coal block or mine; and (b) latest available prices of these components at the time of issuance of the tender document for auction of relevant coal block or mine. (ii) Actual price means the sale invoice value of coal, net of statutory dues including taxes, levies, royalty, contribution to National Mineral Exploration Trust and District Mineral Foundation; (iii) National Coal Index is the coal index determined in accordance with the guidelines dated the 4th June, 2020 issued by the Central Government in the Ministry of Coal and includes sub-indices notified for various grades of coal published by the Central Government.] 1. Ins. by Notifn. G.S.R. No. 445 (E), dated 14th July, 2020. (2) Royalty on Lignite: The rate of royalty on lignite shall be @ 6% (Six percent.) ad-valorem on transfer price of lignite, as ratified by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and for lignite sold to other consumers, the royalty shall be @ 6% (Six percent) ad-valorem on the price of lignite as reflected in the invoice, excluding taxes, levies and other charges. (3) Royalty on coal and lignite produced from captive mines: For calculating royalty on coal and lignite produced from captive mines, the price of coal and lignite shall mean the basic pithead price of Run of Mine (ROM) coal and lignite, as notified by the Coal India Ltd./Singareni Collieries Company Ltd./Neyvely Lignite Corporation, for similar Gross Calorific Value (GCV) of coal or lignite for the mines, nearest to that captive mine; Provided that for the coal and lignite produced from the coal and lignite blocks, allocated under the Government dispensation route for commercial use, the respective ad-valorem royalty shall be applicable on the price notified by the respective State Governments. (4) Adjustment of royalty against levying of cess: For the States other than West Bengal, for the levy of cess or other taxes specific to coal bearing lands, the royalty allowed shall be adjusted for the local cesses or such taxes, so as to limit the overall revenue yield. B. Coal produced in the State of West Bengal: Group Quality of Coal Royalty on coal in Rupees per tonne Group- I Steel Gr-I Seven rupees only per tonne Steel Gr.II Washery-I Direct Feed Group- II Washery-II Six rupees and fifty paise only per tonne Washery-III Semi Coking Gr.I Semi Coking Gr.II Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal/Kg) range of 6701 and above Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal/Kg) range of 6401-6700 Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal/Kg) range of 6101-6400 Group- Washery-IV Five rupees and fifty paise only per tonne Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal/Kg) range III of 5801-6100 Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal/Kg) range of 5501-5800 Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal/Kg) range of 5201-5500 Group- IV Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal/Kg) range of 4901-5200 Four rupees and thirty paise only per tonne Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal/Kg) range of 4601-4900 Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal Kg) range of 4301-4600 Group- V Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal/Kg) range of 4001-4300 Two rupees and fifty paise only per tonne Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal/Kg) range of 3701-4000 Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal/Kg) range of 3401-3700 Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal/Kg) range of 3101-3400 Non-Coking Coal having GCV = < 3100 Explanation: 1. For the purpose of grading of coal, the specification of each grade of the coal shall be as prescribed under rule 3 of the Colliery Control Rules, 2004. 2. The Notification shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.] 1[10A. Cobalt: (i) Primary (ii) By-product Four per cent. of the average sale price of Cobalt metal chargeable on the Cobalt metal contained in the ore produced. Two per cent. of the average sale price of Cobalt metal chargeable on the by-product Cobalt metal contained in the ore produced.] 11. Chromite: Fifteen per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 12. Columbite-tantalite: Ten per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 13. Copper: Four point six two per cent. of London Metal Exchange Copper metal price chargeable on the contained copper metal in ore produced. 14. Diamond: Eleven point five per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 15. Dolomite: Seventy-five rupees per tonne. 1. Ins. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 152(E), dated 1st March, 2024. 16. Dunite: Thirty rupees per tonne. 1[16A. Emerald: Ten per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis.] 17. Felspar: Fifteen per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 18. Fire Clay: (including plastic, pipe, lithomargic and natural pozzolanic clay) Twelve per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 19. Fluorspar: (also called fluorite) Eight per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 2[19A. Gallium: (i) Primary (ii) By-product Four per cent. of the average sale price of Gallium metal chargeable on the Gallium metal contained in the ore produced. Two per cent. of the average sale price of Gallium metal chargeable on the by-product Gallium metal contained in the ore produced.] 20. Garnet: (i) Abrasive Four per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. (ii) Gem Ten per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 1[20A. Glauconite and Potash: Two point five per cent. of price for Muriate of Potash published by the Government of India, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Department of Fertilizers chargeable on the contained K2O in ore produced for those dispatched for making such Muriate of Potash.] 21. Gold: (i) Primary Four per cent. of London Bullion Market Association Price (commonly referred to as London Price) chargeable on the gold metal in ore produced. (ii) By-product gold Three point three per cent. of London Bullion Market Association Price (commonly referred to as London Price) chargeable on the by-product gold metal actually produced. 22. Graphite: 1. Ins. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 204(E), dated 15th March, 2022. 2. Ins. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 152(E), dated 1st March, 2024. (i) With 80 per cent. or more fixed carbon Two hundred and twenty-five rupees per tonne. (ii) With 40 per cent. or more fixed carbon but less than 80 per cent. fixed carbon One hundred and fifty rupees per tonne. (iii) With 20 per cent. or more fixed carbon but less than 40 per cent. fixed carbon Sixty-five rupees per tonne. (iv) With less than 20 per cent. fixed carbon Twenty-five rupees per tonne. 23. Gypsum: Twenty per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 1[23A. Indium Two per cent. of average sale price of Indium metal chargeable on the Indium metal contained in the ore produced.] 24. Iron Ore: (CLO, Lumps, fines and concentrates all grades) Fifteen per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 25. Lead: (a) Eight point five per cent. of London Metal Exchange Lead metal price chargeable on the contained lead metal in ore produced. (b) Fourteen point five per cent. of London Metal Exchange Lead metal price chargeable on the contained lead metal in the concentrate produced. 26. Limestone: (i) L. D. Grade (less than 1.5 per cent. silica content) Ninety rupees per tonne. (ii) Others Eighty rupees per tonne. 27. Lime kankar: Eighty rupees per tonne. 28. Limeshell: Eighty rupees per tonne. 29. Magnesite: Three per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 30. Manganese Ore: (i) Ore of all grade Five per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. (ii) Concentrates One point seven per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 31. Marl: Sixty rupees per tonne. 32. Crude Mica, waste mica and scrap mica: Four per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 1. Ins. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 152(E), dated 1st March, 2024. 1[32A. Molybdenum: Seven point five per cent. of London Metal Exchange Molybdenum metal price chargeable on the contained Molybdenum metal in ore produced.] 33. Monazite: One hundred and twenty-five rupees per tonne. 34. Nickel: Zero point one two per cent. of London Metal Exchange Nickel metal price chargeable on the contained nickel metal in ore produced. 35. Ochre: Twenty-four rupees per tonne. 1[35A Platinum Group of Metals: (i) Platinum and Palladium; (ii) Rhodium, Iridium and Ruthenium; (iii) Osmium: Four per cent. of London Bullion Market Association price chargeable on the Platinum and Palladium metals in ore produced; Four per cent. of Johnson Mathey Precious Metals Management price chargeable on the Rhodium, Iridium and Ruthenium metals in ore produced; Four per cent. of Osmium-Preis.com price chargeable on the Osmium metal in ore produced.] 36. Pyrites: Two per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 37. Pyrophyllite: Twenty per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 38. Quartz: Fifteen per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 2[38B. Rhenium Two per cent. of the average sale price of Rhenium metal chargeable on the Rhenium metal contained in the ore produced.] 39. Ruby: Ten per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 40. Sand (others): Twenty rupees per tonne. 41. Sand for stowing: * 2[41A. Selenium: (i) Primary (ii) By-product Four per cent. of the average sale price of Selenium metal chargeable on the Selenium metal contained in eh ore produced. Two per cent. of the average sale price of Selenium metal chargeable on the by-product Selenium metal contained in the ore produced.] 42. Shale: Sixty rupees per tonne. 43. Silica sand and moulding sand and Ten per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem 1. Ins. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 204(E), dated 15th March, 2022. 2. Ins. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 152(E), dated 1st March, 2024. *. Rates of royalty in respect of item No.41 relating to Sand for stowing revised vide notification number G.S.R. 214(E), dated the 11th April, 1997, will remain in force until revised through a separate notification by the Ministry of Coal. Quartzite: basis. 1[44. “Sillimanite, Kyanite and Andalusite: Twelve per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis.] 45. Silver: (i) By-product Seven per cent. of London Metal Exchange Price chargeable on by-product silver metal actually produced. (ii) Primary Silver Five per cent. of London Metal Exchange Silver Metal Price chargeable on the contained silver metal in ore produced. 46. Slate: Forty-five rupees per tonne. 47. Talc, Steatite and Soapstone: Eighteen per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 2[47A. Tantalum (produced from ores other than Columbite-tantalite): (i) Primary (ii) By-product Four per cent. of the average sale price of Tantalum metal chargeable on the Tantalum metal contained in the ore produced. Two per cent. of the average sale price of Tantalum metal chargeable on the by-product Tantalum metal contained in the ore produced. 47B. Tellurium: Two per cent. of the average sale price of Tellurium metal chargeable on the Tellurium metal contained in the ore produced.] 48. Tin: Seven point five per cent. of London Metal Exchange Tin metal price chargeable on the contained tin metal in ore produced. 2[48A. Titanium (produced form ore other than Brown Ilmenite (Leucoxene), Ilmenite and Rutile occurring in Beach Sand Minerals found in teri or beach sands): (i) Primary (ii) By-product Four per cent. of the average sale price of Titanium metal chargeable on the Titanium metal contained in the ore produced. Two per cent. of the average sale price of Titanium metal chargeable on the by-product Titanium metal contained in the ore produced.] 3[49. Tungsten: Three per cent. of the average sale price of Tungsten Trioxide (WO3) on contained WO3 per tonne of ore on pro rata basis.] 50. Uranium: Two per cent. of annual compensation amount received by M/s. Uranium Corporation of India Ltd., to be apportioned among the States on the 1. Subs. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 204(E), dated 15th March, 2022. 2. Ins. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 152(E), dated 1st March, 2024. 3. Subs. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 152(E), dated 1st March, 2024. basis of data provided by Department of Atomic Energy. 1[51. Vanadium: (i) Primary (ii) By-product Four per cent. of the average sale price of Vanadium Pentoxide on contained V2O5 per tonne of ore on pro rata basis. Two per cent. of the average sale price of Vanadium Pentoxide on contained V2O5 per tonne of ore on pro rata basis.] 52. Vermiculite: Five per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 53. Wollastonite: Fifteen per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 54. Zinc: (a) Nine point five per cent. of London Metal Exchange Zinc metal price on ad valorem basis chargeable on contained zinc metal in ore produced. (b) Ten per cent. of London Metal Exchange Zinc metal price on ad valorem basis chargeable on contained zinc metal in concentrate produced. 1[54A. Zircon: Two per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis.] 55. All other minerals not herein before specified (Agate, Corundum, Diaspore, Felsite, Fuschite-Quartzite, Jasper, 2*** Perlite, Pyroxenite, Rock Salt, Selenite etc.) Twelve per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. Notes :- 1. * Rates of royalty in respect of item No. 10 relating to Coal (including Lignite) as revised vide notification number G.S.R. 349(E), dated the 10th May, 2012 read with corrigendum G.S.R. 525(E), dated the 14th June, 2012 of the Government of India in the Ministry of Coal shall remain in force until revised through a separate notification by the Ministry of Coal. 2. ** Rates of royalty in respect of item No. 41 relating to Sand for stowing revised vide notification number G.S.R. 214(E), dated the 11th April, 1997, will remain in force until revised through a separate notification by the Ministry of Coal.] 1. Ins. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 152(E), dated 1st March, 2024. 2. The entry “Kyanite,” omitted by Notifin. No. G.S.R 204(E), dated 15th March, 2022. 45 1[SECOND SCHEDULE (See Section 9) RATES OF ROYALTY IN RESPECT OF MINERALS AT ITEMS 1 TO 9, 11 TO 40 AND 42 TO 55 1. Apatite and Rock Phosphate: (i) Apatite Five per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. (ii) Rock Phosphate (a) Above 25% P2O5 (b) Upto 25% P2O5 Twelve and half per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. Six per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 2. Asbestos: (i) Chrysotile Eight Hundred and Eighty rupees per tonne. (ii) Amphibole Fifteen per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 3. Barytes: Six and half per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 4. Bauxite and Laterite: (a) Metallurgical Grade: Zero point six zero per cent. of London Metal Exchange Aluminium metal price chargeable on the contained aluminium metal in ore produced for those dispatched for use in alumina and aluminium metal extraction. (b) Non Metallurgical Grade: Twenty five per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis for those dispatched for use other than alumina & aluminium metal extraction. 2[4A. Beryllium Two per cent. of the average sale price of Beryllium metal chargeable on the Beryllium metal contained in the ore produced.] 5. Brown Ilmenite (Leucoxene), Ilmenite, Rutile and Zircon: Two per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 3[6. Cadmium: (i) Primary Four per cent. of the average sale price of Cadmium metal chargeable on the Cadmium metal contained in the ore produced. 1. Subs. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 630(E), for Sch. II (w.e.f. 1-9-2014). 2. Ins. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 152(E), dated 1st March, 2024. 3. Subs. by ibid., dated 1st March, 2024. 46 (ii) By-product Two per cent. of the average sale price of Cadmium metal chargeable on the by-product Cadmium metal contained in the ore produced.] 1[6A. Caesium: Two per cent. of the average sale price of Caesium metal chargeable on the Caesium metal contained in the ore produced.] 7. Calcite: Fifteen per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 8. China clay or Kaolin: (including ball clay and white shale, white clay) (i) Crude Eight per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. (ii) Processed (including washed) Twelve per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 9. Clay others: Twenty rupees per tonne. 10. COAL: A. Coal produced in all the States and Union territories except the State of West Bengal. (1) Royalty on Coal: The rate of royalty on coal shall be @ 14% (Fourteen percent.) ad-valorem on price of coal, as reflected in the invoice, excluding taxes, levies and other charges. 2[Provided that for the coal produced from the coal blocks or mines auctioned for the purpose of sale of coal (commercial mining), the rate of royalty @ 14% (Fourteen percent.) ad-valorem shall be calculated on the notional price or the actual price, whichever is higher. Explanation:– For the purposes of this sub-entry,— (i) Notional price means the price arrived at after adjusting the representative price with the sub-index of National Coal Index of the relevant basket of coal grade(s) on the date on which royalty becomes payable, where representative price shall be a product of; (a) weights (volume of coal in different components of notified price, auction price and imported price channel) of the base year specified in the tender document for auction of relevant coal block or mine; and (b) latest available prices of these components at the time of issuance of the tender document for auction of relevant coal block or mine. (ii) Actual price means the sale invoice value of coal, net of statutory dues including taxes, levies, royalty, contribution to National Mineral Exploration Trust and District Mineral Foundation; (iii) National Coal Index is the coal index determined in accordance with the guidelines dated the 4th June, 2020 issued by the Central Government in the Ministry of Coal and includes sub-indices notified for various grades of coal published by the Central 1. Ins. by Notifn. G.S.R. No. 858(E), dated 20th November, 2025. 2. Ins. by Notifn. G.S.R. No. 445 (E), dated 14th July, 2020. 47 Government.] (2) Royalty on Lignite: The rate of royalty on lignite shall be @ 6% (Six per cent.) ad-valorem on transfer price of lignite, as ratified by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and for lignite sold to other consumers, the royalty shall be @ 6% (Six per cent.) ad-valorem on the price of lignite as reflected in the invoice, excluding taxes, levies and other charges. (3) Royalty on coal and lignite produced from captive mines: For calculating royalty on coal and lignite produced from captive mines, the price of coal and lignite shall mean the basic pithead price of Run of Mine (ROM) coal and lignite, as notified by the Coal India Ltd./Singareni Collieries Company Ltd./Neyvely Lignite Corporation, for similar Gross Calorific Value (GCV) of coal or lignite for the mines, nearest to that captive mine; Provided that for the coal and lignite produced from the coal and lignite blocks, allocated under the Government dispensation route for commercial use, the respective ad-valorem royalty shall be applicable on the price notified by the respective State Governments. (4) Adjustment of royalty against levying of cess: For the States other than West Bengal, for the levy of cess or other taxes specific to coal bearing lands, the royalty allowed shall be adjusted for the local cesses or such taxes, so as to limit the overall revenue yield. B. Coal produced in the State of West Bengal: Group Quality of Coal Royalty on coal in Rupees per tonne Group- I Steel Gr-I Seven rupees only per tonne Steel Gr-II Washery-I Direct Feed Group- II Washery-II Six rupees and fifty paise only per tonne Washery-III Semi Coking Gr-I Semi Coking Gr-II Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal/Kg) range of 6701 and above Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal/Kg) range of 6401-6700 Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal/Kg) range of 6101-6400 Group- III Washery-IV Five rupees and fifty paise only per tonne Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal/Kg) range of 5801-6100 48 Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal/Kg) range of 5501-5800 Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal/Kg) range of 5201-5500 Group- IV Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal/Kg) range of 4901-5200 Four rupees and thirty paise only per tonne Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal/Kg) range of 4601-4900 Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal Kg) range of 4301-4600 Group- V Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal/Kg) range of 4001-4300 Two rupees and fifty paise only per tonne Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal/Kg) range of 3701-4000 Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal/Kg) range of 3401-3700 Non-Coking Coal having GCV (Kcal/Kg) range of 3101-3400 Non-Coking Coal having GCV = < 3100 Explanation: 1. For the purpose of grading of coal, the specification of each grade of the coal shall be as prescribed under rule 3 of the Colliery Control Rules, 2004. 2. The Notification shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.] 1[10A. Cobalt: (i) Primary (ii) By-product Four per cent. of the average sale price of Cobalt metal chargeable on the Cobalt metal contained in the ore produced. Two per cent. of the average sale price of Cobalt metal chargeable on the by-product Cobalt metal contained in the ore produced.] 11. Chromite: Fifteen per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 12. Columbite-tantalite: Ten per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 13. Copper: Four point six two per cent. of London Metal Exchange Copper metal price chargeable on the contained copper metal in ore produced. 14. Diamond: Eleven point five per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 15. Dolomite: Seventy-five rupees per tonne. 1. Ins. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 152(E), dated 1st March, 2024. 49 16. Dunite: Thirty rupees per tonne. 1[16A. Emerald: Ten per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis.] 17. Felspar: Fifteen per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 18. Fire Clay: (including plastic, pipe, lithomargic and natural pozzolanic clay) Twelve per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 19. Fluorspar: (also called fluorite) Eight per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 2[19A. Gallium: (i) Primary (ii) By-product Four per cent. of the average sale price of Gallium metal chargeable on the Gallium metal contained in the ore produced. Two per cent. of the average sale price of Gallium metal chargeable on the by-product Gallium metal contained in the ore produced.] 20. Garnet: (i) Abrasive Four per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. (ii) Gem Ten per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 1[20A. Glauconite and Potash: Two point five per cent. of price for Muriate of Potash published by the Government of India, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Department of Fertilizers chargeable on the contained K2O in ore produced for those dispatched for making such Muriate of Potash.] 21. Gold: (i) Primary Four per cent. of London Bullion Market Association Price (commonly referred to as London Price) chargeable on the gold metal in ore produced. (ii) By-product gold Three point three per cent. of London Bullion Market Association Price (commonly referred to as London Price) chargeable on the by-product gold metal actually produced. 1. Ins. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 204(E), dated 15th March, 2022. 2. Ins. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 152(E), dated 1st March, 2024. 50 1[22. Graphite: (i) With eighty per cent. or more fixed carbon (ii) With less than eighty per cent. fixed carbon Two per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. Four per cent. of average on ad valorem basis.] 23. Gypsum: Twenty per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 2[23A. Indium Two per cent. of average sale price of Indium metal chargeable on the Indium metal contained in the ore produced.] 24. Iron Ore: (CLO, Lumps, fines and concentrates all grades) Fifteen per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 25. Lead: (a) Eight point five per cent. of London Metal Exchange Lead metal price chargeable on the contained lead metal in ore produced. (b) Fourteen point five per cent. of London Metal Exchange Lead metal price chargeable on the contained lead metal in the concentrate produced. 26. Limestone: (i) L. D. Grade (less than 1.5 per cent. silica content) Ninety rupees per tonne. (ii) Others Eighty rupees per tonne. 27. Lime kankar: Eighty rupees per tonne. 28. Limeshell: Eighty rupees per tonne. 3[28A. Lithium: Three per cent. of London Metal Exchange price chargeable on the Lithium metal in the ore produced.] 29. Magnesite: Three per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 30. Manganese Ore: (i) Ore of all grade Five per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. (ii) Concentrates One point seven per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 31. Marl: Sixty rupees per tonne. 1. Subs. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 858(E), dated 20th November, 2025. 2. Ins. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 152(E), dated 1st March, 2024. 3. Ins. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 736(E), dated 12th October, 2023. 51 32. Crude Mica, waste mica and scrap mica: Four per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 1[32A. Molybdenum: Seven point five per cent. of London Metal Exchange Molybdenum metal price chargeable on the contained Molybdenum metal in ore produced.] 33. 2[Monazite occurring and beach sand minerals]: One hundred and twenty-five rupees per tonne. 34. Nickel: Zero point one two per cent. of London Metal Exchange Nickel metal price chargeable on the contained nickel metal in ore produced. 3[34A. Niobium: (i) Primary (produced from ores other than Columbite-tantalite) (ii) By-product (product from ores other than Columbite-tantalite) Three per cent. of average sale price of Niobium metal chargeable on the Niobium metal contained in the ore produced. Three per cent. of average sale price of Niobium metal chargeable on the by-product Niobium metal contained in the ore produced.] 35. Ochre: Twenty-four rupees per tonne. 1[35A Platinum Group of Metals: (i) Platinum and Palladium; (ii) Rhodium, Iridium and Ruthenium; (iii) Osmium: Four per cent. of London Bullion Market Association price chargeable on the Platinum and Palladium metals in ore produced; Four per cent. of Johnson Mathey Precious Metals Management price chargeable on the Rhodium, Iridium and Ruthenium metals in ore produced; Four per cent. of Osmium-Preis.com price chargeable on the Osmium metal in ore produced.] 36. Pyrites: Two per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 37. Pyrophyllite: Twenty per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 38. Quartz: Fifteen per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 1. Ins. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 204(E), dated 15th March, 2022. 2. Subs. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 736(E), dated 12th October, 2023. 3. Ins. by ibid., dated 12th October, 2023. 1[38A. Rare Earth Elements (produced from ores other than Monazite occurring in beach sand minerals): One per cent. of average sale price of Rare Earth Oxide (REO) chargeable on the Rare Earth Oxide contained in the ore produced.] 2[38B. Rhenium Two per cent. of the average sale price of Rhenium metal chargeable on the Rhenium metal contained in the ore produced.] 3[38C. Rubidium: Two per cent. of the average sale price of Rubidium metal chargeable on the Rubidium metal contained in the ore produced.] 39. Ruby: Ten per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 40. Sand (others): Twenty rupees per tonne. 41. Sand for stowing: * 4[41A. Selenium: (i) Primary (ii) By-product Four per cent. of the average sale price of Selenium metal chargeable on the Selenium metal contained in eh ore produced. Two per cent. of the average sale price of Selenium metal chargeable on the by-product Selenium metal contained in the ore produced.] 42. Shale: Sixty rupees per tonne. 43. Silica sand and moulding sand and Quartzite: Ten per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 5[44. “Sillimanite, Kyanite and Andalusite: Twelve per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis.] 45. Silver: (i) By-product Seven per cent. of London Metal Exchange Price chargeable on by-product silver metal actually produced. (ii) Primary Silver Five per cent. of London Metal Exchange Silver Metal Price chargeable on the contained silver metal in ore produced. 46. Slate: Forty-five rupees per tonne. 47. Talc, Steatite and Soapstone: Eighteen per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 2[47A. Tantalum (produced from ores other than Columbite-tantalite): (i) Primary Four per cent. of the average sale price of Tantalum metal chargeable on the Tantalum metal contained in the ore produced. 1. Ins. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 736(E), dated 12th October, 2023. 2. Ins. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 152(E), dated 1st March, 2024. 3. Ins. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 858(E), dated 20th November, 2025. 4. Ins. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 152(E), dated 1st March, 2024. 5. Subs. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 204(E), dated 15th March, 2022. *. Rates of royalty in respect of item No.41 relating to Sand for stowing revised vide notifin. number G.S.R. 214(E), dated the 11th April, 1997, will remain in force until revised through a separate notifn. by the Ministry of Coal. (ii) By-product Two per cent. of the average sale price of Tantalum metal chargeable on the by-product Tantalum metal contained in the ore produced. 47B. Tellurium: Two per cent. of the average sale price of Tellurium metal chargeable on the Tellurium metal contained in the ore produced.] 48. Tin: Seven point five per cent. of London Metal Exchange Tin metal price chargeable on the contained tin metal in ore produced. 1[48A. Titanium (produced form ore other than Brown Ilmenite (Leucoxene), Ilmenite and Rutile occurring in Beach Sand Minerals found in teri or beach sands): (i) Primary (ii) By-product Four per cent. of the average sale price of Titanium metal chargeable on the Titanium metal contained in the ore produced. Two per cent. of the average sale price of Titanium metal chargeable on the by-product Titanium metal contained in the ore produced.] 1[49. Tungsten: Three per cent. of the average sale price of Tungsten Trioxide (WO3) on contained WO3 per tonne of ore on pro rata basis.] 50. Uranium: Two per cent. of annual compensation amount received by M/s. Uranium Corporation of India Ltd., to be apportioned among the States on the basis of data provided by Department of Atomic Energy. 1[51. Vanadium: (i) Primary (ii) By-product Four per cent. of the average sale price of Vanadium Pentoxide on contained V2O5 per tonne of ore on pro rata basis. Two per cent. of the average sale price of Vanadium Pentoxide on contained V2O5 per tonne of ore on pro rata basis.] 52. Vermiculite: Five per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 53. Wollastonite: Fifteen per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. 54. Zinc: (a) Nine point five per cent. of London Metal Exchange Zinc metal price on ad valorem basis chargeable on contained zinc metal in ore produced. 1. Subs. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 152(E), dated 1st March, 2024. (b) Ten per cent. of London Metal Exchange Zinc metal price on ad valorem basis chargeable on contained zinc metal in concentrate produced. 1[54A. Zircon: Two per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis.] 2[54B. Zirconium: One per cent. of the average sale price of Zirconium metal chargeable on the Zirconium metal contained in the ore produced.] 55. All other minerals not herein before specified (Agate, Corundum, Diaspore, Felsite, Fuschite-Quartzite, Jasper, 3*** Perlite, Pyroxenite, Rock Salt, Selenite etc.) Twelve per cent. of average sale price on ad valorem basis. Notes :- 1. * Rates of royalty in respect of item No. 10 relating to Coal (including Lignite) as revised vide notification number G.S.R. 349(E), dated the 10th May, 2012 read with corrigendum G.S.R. 525(E), dated the 14th June, 2012 of the Government of India in the Ministry of Coal shall remain in force until revised through a separate notification by the Ministry of Coal. 2. ** Rates of royalty in respect of item No. 41 relating to Sand for stowing revised vide notification number G.S.R. 214(E), dated the 11th April, 1997, will remain in force until revised through a separate notification by the Ministry of Coal.] 1. Subs. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 152(E), dated 1st March, 2024. 2. Ins. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 858(E), dated 20th November, 2025. 3. The entry “Kyanite,” omitted by Notifn. No. G.S.R 204(E), dated 15th March, 2022.
Third Schedule THE THIRD SCHEDULE
1[THIRD SCHEDULE (See section 9A) Rates of Dead Rent 1. Rates of dead rent applicable to the leases granted for low value minerals are as under: RATES OF DEAD RENT IN RUPEES PER HECTARE PER ANNUM From 2nd Year of Lease 3rd and 4th Year of Lease 5th Year onwards 400 1000 2000 2. Two times the rate specified at paragraph 1 above in case of lease granted for medium value minerals. 3. Three times the rate specified at paragraph 1 above in case of lease granted for high value minerals. 4. Four times the rate specified at paragraph 1 above in case of lease granted for precious metals and stones. Note: 1. For the purpose of this notification:— (a) "precious metals and stones" means gold, silver, diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald; (b) "high value minerals" means semi-precious stones (agate, gem garnet), corundum, copper, lead, zinc, and asbestos (chrysotile variety); (c) "medium value minerals" means chromite, manganese ore, kyanite, sillimanite, vermiculite, magnesite, wollastonite, perlite, diaspore, apatite, rock phosphate, fluorite (fluorspar), barytes, and iron ore; (d) "low value minerals" means the minerals other than precious metals and stones, high value minerals and medium value minerals.] 1. Subs. by Notifn. No. G.S.R.631(E), for “Third Schedule” (w.e.f. 1-9-2014). 1[THIRD SCHEDULE (See section 9A) Rates of Dead Rent 1. Rates of dead rent applicable to the leases granted for low value minerals are as under: RATES OF DEAD RENT IN RUPEES PER HECTARE PER ANNUM From 2nd Year of Lease 3rd and 4th Year of Lease 5th Year onwards 400 1000 2000 2. Two times the rate specified at paragraph 1 above in case of lease granted for medium value minerals. 3. Three times the rate specified at paragraph 1 above in case of lease granted for high value minerals. 4. Four times the rate specified at paragraph 1 above in case of lease granted for precious metals and stones. Note: 1. For the purpose of this notification:— (a) "precious metals and stones" means gold, silver, diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald; (b) "high value minerals" means semi-precious stones (agate, gem garnet), corundum, copper, lead, zinc, and asbestos (chrysotile variety); (c) "medium value minerals" means chromite, manganese ore, kyanite, sillimanite, vermiculite, magnesite, wollastonite, perlite, diaspore, apatite, rock phosphate, fluorite (fluorspar), barytes, and iron ore; (d) "low value minerals" means the minerals other than precious metals and stones, high value minerals and medium value minerals.] 1. Subs. by Notifn. No. G.S.R. 631(E), for “Third Schedule” (w.e.f. 1-9-2014).
Fourth Schedule THE FOURTH SCHEDULE
1[THE FOURTH SCHEDULE [See clause (ea) of section 3] Notified Minerals 1. Bauxite. 2. Iron ore. 3. Limestone. 4. Manganese ore.] 1. Ins. by Act 10 of 2015, s. 23 (w.e.f. 12-1-2015). 1[THE FOURTH SCHEDULE [See clause (ea) of section 3] Notified Minerals 1. Bauxite. 2. Iron ore. 3. Limestone. 4. Manganese ore.] 1. Ins. by Act 10 of 2015, s. 23 (w.e.f. 12-1-2015).
Fifth Schedule THE FIFTH SCHEDULE
1[THE FIFTH SCHEDULE [See sections 8(4), 8A(8) and 17A(2C)] S. No. Mineral Additional amount on grant or extension of mining lease 1. Iron ore and chromite Equivalent to one hundred and fifty per cent. of the royalty payable 2[2. Minerals specified in Part-D of the First Schedule Nil 2A. Minerals specified in Seventh Schedule (other than those specified in Part-D of the First Schedule) Equivalent to fifty per cent. of the royalty payable] 3. Coal and lignite Equivalent to the royalty payable 4. Other minerals (other than coal and lignite) Equivalent to the royalty payable Explanation.—For the purposes of this Schedule, the additional amount shall be in addition to royalty or payment to the District Mineral Foundation and 3[National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust] or any other statutory payment. 1. Ins. by Act 16 of 2021, s. 21 (w.e.f. 28-3-2021). 2. Ins. by Act 28 of 2025, s. 10 (w.e.f. 1-9-2025). 3. Subs. by s. 10, ibid., for “National Mineral Exploration Trust” (w.e.f. 1-9-2025). 1[THE FIFTH SCHEDULE [See sections 8(4), 8A(8) and 17A(2C)] S. No. Mineral Additional amount on grant or extension of mining lease 1. Iron ore and chromite Equivalent to one hundred and fifty per cent. of the royalty payable 2[2. Minerals specified in Part-D of the First Schedule Nil 2A. Minerals specified in Seventh Schedule (other than those specified in Part-D of the First Schedule) Equivalent to fifty per cent. of the royalty payable] 3. Coal and lignite Equivalent to the royalty payable 4. Other minerals (other than coal and lignite) Equivalent to the royalty payable Explanation.—For the purposes of this Schedule, the additional amount shall be in addition to royalty or payment to the District Mineral Foundation and 3[National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust] or any other statutory payment. 1. Ins. by Act 16 of 2021, s. 21 (w.e.f. 28-3-2021). 2. Ins. by Act 28 of 2025, s. 10 (w.e.f. 1-9-2025). 3. Subs. by s. 10, ibid., for “National Mineral Exploration Trust” (w.e.f. 1-9-2025).
Sixth Schedule THE SIXTH SCHEDULE
THE SIXTH SCHEDULE [See sections 8(5) and 8A(7A)] (i) For non-auctioned captive mines (other than coal and lignite): S. No. Mineral Additional Amount 1. Bauxite (i) Metallurgical Grade Equivalent to one hundred and fifty per cent. of the royalty payable (ii) Non-Metallurgical Grade Equivalent to the royalty payable 2. Chromite (i) Up to forty per cent. of Cr2O3 Equivalent to the royalty payable (ii) forty per cent. and more of Cr2O3 and concentrates Equivalent to two hundred per cent. of the royalty payable 3. Iron ore (i) Lumps, ROM and concentrates Equivalent to two hundred and fifty per cent. of the royalty payable (ii) Fines Equivalent to one hundred and fifty per cent. of the royalty payable 4. Limestone (i) L.D. Grade (less than 1.5 per cent. silica content) Equivalent to two hundred per cent. of the royalty payable (ii) Other grades Equivalent to the royalty payable 5. Manganese (i) Less than thirty-five per cent. of manganese content Equivalent to the royalty payable (ii) Thirty-five per cent. and above of manganese content Equivalent to five hundred per cent. of the royalty payable 1[5A Minerals specified in Part-D of the First Schedule Nil] 6. Other minerals Equivalent to the royalty payable (ii) For auctioned captive mines (other than coal and lignite): S. No. Quantity of sale Additional Amount 1. Sale of mineral up to twenty-five per cent. of annual production Nil 2. Sale of mineral more than twenty-five per cent. and up to fifty per cent. of annual production Equivalent to fifty per cent. of the royalty payable 1. Ins. by Act 28 of 2025, s. 11 (w.e.f. 1-9-2025). (iii) For coal and lignite: S. No Type of mine Additional Amount 1. (i) Captive coal and lignite mines, auctioned for power sector through reverse bidding under the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 (11 of 2015) Equivalent to two hundred per cent. of the royalty payable (ii) Captive coal and lignite mines allocated through allotment route [other than mines covered under item no. (iv)] Equivalent to the royalty payable (iii) Captive coal and lignite mines allocated through auction route [other than mines covered under item nos. (i) and (iv)] Equivalent to the royalty payable (iv) For captive coal and lignite mines that were auctioned and allotted with condition allowing sale of coal up to twenty-five per cent. of annual production— (a) for sale of coal up to twenty-five per cent. of annual production Additional amount payable as per the condition mentioned in the tender document or allotment document (b) for sale of coal more than twenty-five per cent. and up to fifty per cent. of annual production Fifty per cent. of the royalty payable Explanation.—For the purposes of this Schedule, it is hereby clarified that— (a) the additional amount shall be in addition to royalty or payment to the District Mineral Foundation and 1[National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust] or any other statutory payment or payment specified in the tender document or the auction premium (wherever applicable). (b) Ad valorem royalty for the purpose of calculating the additional amount for coal and lignite shall be based on National Coal Index and Representative Price of coal excluding the taxes, levies and other charges.] 1. Subs. by Act 28 of 2025, s. 11, for “National Mineral Exploration Trust” (w.e.f. 1-9-2025). THE SIXTH SCHEDULE [See sections 8(5) and 8A(7A)] (i) For non-auctioned captive mines (other than coal and lignite): S. No. Mineral Additional Amount 1. Bauxite (i) Metallurgical Grade Equivalent to one hundred and fifty per cent. of the royalty payable (ii) Non-Metallurgical Grade Equivalent to the royalty payable 2. Chromite (i) Up to forty per cent. of Cr2O3 Equivalent to the royalty payable (ii) forty per cent. and more of Cr2O3 and concentrates Equivalent to two hundred per cent. of the royalty payable 3. Iron ore (i) Lumps, ROM and concentrates Equivalent to two hundred and fifty per cent. of the royalty payable (ii) Fines Equivalent to one hundred and fifty per cent. of the royalty payable 4. Limestone (i) L.D. Grade (less than 1.5 per cent. silica content) Equivalent to two hundred per cent. of the royalty payable (ii) Other grades Equivalent to the royalty payable 5. Manganese (i) Less than thirty-five per cent. of manganese content Equivalent to the royalty payable (ii) Thirty-five per cent. and above of manganese content Equivalent to five hundred per cent. of the royalty payable 1[5A. Minerals specified in Part-D of the First Schedule Nil] 6. Other minerals Equivalent to the royalty payable (ii) For auctioned captive mines (other than coal and lignite): S. No. Quantity of sale Additional Amount 1. Sale of mineral up to twenty-five per cent. of annual production Nil 2. Sale of mineral more than twenty-five per cent. and up to fifty per cent. of annual production Equivalent to fifty per cent. of the royalty payable 1. Ins. by Act 28 of 2025, s. 11 (w.e.f. 1-9-2025). (iii) For coal and lignite: S. No Type of mine Additional Amount 1. (i) Captive coal and lignite mines, auctioned for power sector through reverse bidding under the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 (11 of 2015) Equivalent to two hundred per cent. of the royalty payable (ii) Captive coal and lignite mines allocated through allotment route [other than mines covered under item no. (iv)] Equivalent to the royalty payable (iii) Captive coal and lignite mines allocated through auction route [other than mines covered under item nos. (i) and (iv)] Equivalent to the royalty payable (iv) For captive coal and lignite mines that were auctioned and allotted with condition allowing sale of coal up to twenty-five per cent. of annual production— (a) for sale of coal up to twenty-five per cent. of annual production Additional amount payable as per the condition mentioned in the tender document or allotment document (b) for sale of coal more than twenty-five per cent. and up to fifty per cent. of annual production Fifty per cent. of the royalty payable Explanation.—For the purposes of this Schedule, it is hereby clarified that— (i) the additional amount shall be in addition to royalty or payment to the District Mineral Foundation and 1[National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust] or any other statutory payment or payment specified in the tender document or the auction premium (wherever applicable). (ii) Ad valorem royalty for the purpose of calculating the additional amount for coal and lignite shall be based on National Coal Index and Representative Price of coal excluding the taxes, levies and other charges.] 1. Subs. by Act 28 of 2025, s. 11, for “National Mineral Exploration Trust” (w.e.f. 1-9-2025).
Seventh Schedule THE SEVENTH SCHEDULE
1[THE SEVENTH SCHEDULE [See sections 3 (aaa), 10BA(2) and 10BA(3)] Minerals 1. Apatite. 2. Beryl and other beryllium bearing minerals. 3. Cadmium bearing minerals. 4. Cobalt bearing minerals. 5. Copper bearing minerals. 6. Diamond. 7. Gold. 8. Graphite. 9. Indium bearing minerals. 10. Lead bearing minerals. 11. Lithium bearing minerals. 12. Molybdenum bearing minerals. 13. Niobium bearing minerals. 14. Nickel bearing minerals. 15. Potash. 16. Platinum group of elements bearing minerals. 17. Minerals of ‘rare earths’ group. 18. Rhenium bearing minerals. 19. Rock Phosphate. 20. Selenium. 21. Silver. 22. Tantalum bearing minerals. 23. Tellurium bearing minerals. 24. Tin bearing minerals. 25. Titanium bearing minerals and ores (ilmenite, rutile and leucoxene). 26. Tungsten bearing minerals. 27. Vanadium bearing minerals. 28. Zinc bearing minerals. 29. Zirconium bearing minerals and ores including zircon.] 1. Ins. by Act 16 of 2023, s. 21 (w.e.f. 17-8-2023). 1[THE SEVENTH SCHEDULE [See sections 3 (aaa), 10BA(2) and 10BA(3)] Minerals 1. Apatite. 2. Beryl and other beryllium bearing minerals. 3. Cadmium bearing minerals. 4. Cobalt bearing minerals. 5. Copper bearing minerals. 6. Diamond. 7. Gold. 8. Graphite. 9. Indium bearing minerals. 10. Lead bearing minerals. 11. Lithium bearing minerals. 12. Molybdenum bearing minerals. 13. Niobium bearing minerals. 14. Nickel bearing minerals. 15. Potash. 16. Platinum group of elements bearing minerals. 17. Minerals of ‘rare earths’ group. 18. Rhenium bearing minerals. 19. Rock Phosphate. 20. Selenium. 21. Silver. 22. Tantalum bearing minerals. 23. Tellurium bearing minerals. 24. Tin bearing minerals. 25. Titanium bearing minerals and ores (ilmenite, rutile and leucoxene). 26. Tungsten bearing minerals. 27. Vanadium bearing minerals. 28. Zinc bearing minerals. 29. Zirconium bearing minerals and ores including zircon.] 1. Ins. by Act 16 of 2023, s. 21 (w.e.f. 17-8-2023).
Eighth Schedule THE EIGHTH SCHEDULE
1[THE EIGHTH SCHEDULE [See section 15B (1), (2) and (5)] Type of mining lease Additional amount in case the included mineral is a mineral specified in Part-D of the First Schedule or the Seventh Schedule Additional amount in case the included mineral is not a mineral specified in Part-D of the First Schedule or the Seventh Schedule (1) (2) (3) (i) Auctioned mining lease (including coal and lignite mining lease auctioned on revenue share basis for sale of coal). Nil. Nil (ii) Non-auctioned mining lease. Nil. Equivalent to amount of royalty on the included mineral. (iii) Coal and lignite mining lease auctioned on per tonne basis or power tariff basis. Nil. Equivalent to amount of royalty on the included mineral. Explanation.—For the purpose of this Schedule, it is hereby clarified that— (i) the additional amount shall be in addition to royalty or payment to the District Mineral Foundation and National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust or any other statutory payment; (ii) in case an additional amount specified in the Fifth Schedule is paid by the lessee in respect of a mineral, no additional amount under this Schedule shall be payable in respect of such included mineral; (iii) in case of auctioned mines,— (a) auction premium shall not be payable in respect of the included mineral if the included mineral is a mineral specified in Part-D of the First Schedule or the Seventh Schedule; (b) auction premium shall be payable in respect of the included mineral if the included mineral is not a mineral specified in Part-D of the First Schedule or the Seventh Schedule.] 1. Ins. by Act 28 of 2025, s. 12 (w.e.f. 1-9-2025). 1[THE EIGHTH SCHEDULE [See section 15B (1), (2) and (5)] Type of mining lease Additional amount in case the included mineral is a mineral specified in Part-D of the First Schedule or the Seventh Schedule Additional amount in case the included mineral is not a mineral specified in Part-D of the First Schedule or the Seventh Schedule (1) (2) (3) (i) Auctioned mining lease (including coal and lignite mining lease auctioned on revenue share basis for sale of coal). Nil. Nil (ii) Non-auctioned mining lease. Nil. Equivalent to amount of royalty on the included mineral. (iii) Coal and lignite mining lease auctioned on per tonne basis or power tariff basis. Nil. Equivalent to amount of royalty on the included mineral. Explanation.—For the purpose of this Schedule, it is hereby clarified that— (i) the additional amount shall be in addition to royalty or payment to the District Mineral Foundation and National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust or any other statutory payment; (ii) in case an additional amount specified in the Fifth Schedule is paid by the lessee in respect of a mineral, no additional amount under this Schedule shall be payable in respect of such included mineral; (iii) in case of auctioned mines,— (a) auction premium shall not be payable in respect of the included mineral if the included mineral is a mineral specified in Part-D of the First Schedule or the Seventh Schedule; (b) auction premium shall be payable in respect of the included mineral if the included mineral is not a mineral specified in Part-D of the First Schedule or the Seventh Schedule.] 1. Ins. by Act 28 of 2025, s. 12 (w.e.f. 1-9-2025).