The royalty is only for mineral not for raw sand - Govt., of India confirmation - Here is proof

As per the provisions of Section 9 of MMDR Act, 1957 royalty is payable at the rate prescribed in second schedule of the said Act only for the processed minerals and not for the residuary sand.  This statutory fact has been confirmed  by Govt. of India to the District Collector who in turn has communicated the same to the Commissioner of Geology and Mining.