Section 2
[(3) The holder of a mining lease or any other mineral concession granted under any rule made under sub -section (1) shall pay 3 [royalty or dead rent, whichever is more] in respect of minor minerals removed or consumed by him or by his agent, manager, employee, contractor or sub-lessee at the rate prescribed for the time being in the rules framed by the State Government in respect of minor minerals:
2 [(3) The holder of a mining lease or any other mineral concession granted under any rule made under sub -section (1) shall pay 3 [royalty or dead rent, whichever is more] in respect of minor minerals removed or consumed by him or by his agent, manager, employee, contractor or sub-lessee at the rate prescribed for the time being in the rules framed by the State Government in respect of minor minerals:
Provided that the State Government shall not enhance the rate of 4 [royalty or dead rent] in respect of any minor mineral for more than once during any period of 5 [three] years.]