Section 13 in Rajasthan Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2017
13. Bidding parameters for e-auction.
(1)An e-auction for mineral concession shall be conducted for determination of premium amount:Provided that where area under auction contains land owned by private persons, collectively known as [khatedars] [Substituted 'landowners' Notification No. G.S.R. 57, dated 25.6.2018 (w.e.f. 28.2.2017).], the mineral concession shall be granted with right of first refusal to such landowners as association of persons.(2)The reserve price for determination of premium amount shall be, -(i)in case of mining lease, twenty percent of royalty payable additionally for every dispatch over and above the rates specified in Schedule II or as may be determined by the Government, from time to time; and(ii)in case of quarry licence, an amount equal to the annual licence fee of the area under auction payable every year or as may be determined by the Government, from time to time.(3)The bidders shall quote, as per the bidding parameter, for the purpose of payment to the State Government, an amount equal to or more than the reserve price as mentioned in rule 14 and the successful bidder shall pay to the Government, -(i)in case of mining lease, percentage so quoted for every dispatch and which shall not be adjusted against dead rent:Provided that the successful bidder shall pay the minimum guaranteed premium amount equal to dead rent or on the basis of royalty on dispatch of mineral, whichever higher; and(ii)in case of quarry licence, an amount so quoted every year in advance and shall not be adjusted against annual licence fee.(4)The premium amount so quoted shall stand revised proportionately at the time of enhancement of the dead rent, royalty or annual licence fee, as the case may be and the successful bidder shall be liable to pay such enhanced premium.(5)Where subsequent to grant of mining lease or quarry license, one or more new minerals are discovered, the successful bidder shall also pay the percentage or amount so quoted in respect of each such mineral.
