Section 54C(3) in The Punjab Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1964
(3)In case the assessee having furnished the returns in respect of a period in Form 'N' fails to comply with the terms of the notice in Form 'P' issued under sub-rule (1), the Assessing Authority shall within three years after the expiry of such period proceed to assess to the best of his judgment, the amount of the royalty due from the assessee and record the assessment order in Form 'O'.