(3)Conditions and extent of award. - The awards made under these rules shall be in cash subject to the following conditions :-(i)Where minerals are seized. - The maximum amount of an award shall be 5% of the sale value of the seized mineral after realisation or five hundred rupees, whichever is less;(ii)Where no mineral is seized. - A maximum amount of an award shall be 5% of the penalty amount realised, may be awarded.
