Section 19(1)(a) in Himachal Pradesh Minor Minerals (Concession) and Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2015
(a)The lessee shall pay royalty in advance on the minor minerals to be removed from the leased area at the rate specified in the Second Schedule. However, as and when the limestone is supplied by the lessee to the Industries other than lime-kiln, royalty shall be paid by the lessee for the lime as major mineral, whichever is more. The lessee shall also pay for every year, such yearly dead rent within the limits specified in Third Schedule as may be fixed from time to time by the Government and if the lease permits the working of more than one mineral in the same area, the Government may charge separate dead rent in respect of each minor minerals: