Royalty on surface minerals enhanced, High Court told

KARACHI (PPI) - Assistant Director (Admn & Finance) Sindh Mines and Minerals Development Department Tuesday told Sindh High Court that rate of royalty on surface minerals was determined/ enhanced after 14 years in accordance with provisions of Regulation of Mines, Oil Fields & Minerals Development (Federal Control) Act 1948.

He filed comments on petition of Karachi Truck Owners Association, challenging raise in charges of surface mines from previous Rs4 per ton to Rs6 per ton through a notification.