Sand, bajri, grit (rodi), stone and murrum are minor minerals. In Rajasthan, mining them needs a lease or permit, royalty must be paid to the state, and each load must move with a valid transit pass generated through the Department of Mines and Geology's online system.
Why it matters to you as a buyer
- Loads without valid papers can be seized on the road or at your site.
- Penalties can be imposed on the transporter and, in some cases, on the person found storing unlawful minerals.
- Illegal riverbed mining damages rivers, groundwater and roads, and affects whole villages.
What to ask for
- A transit pass for each truck, showing the source, mineral, quantity, vehicle number and validity time.
- The supplier's GST invoice.
- For crushers, their consent to operate and lease details if you are buying regularly or for a project.
Check each load
- Match the vehicle number and quantity on the pass with the truck.
- Measure the load volume or weigh it on a weighbridge for large orders.
- Keep the pass and invoice with your site records.
Tip:Sellers on ATTPL Construction Supply must confirm that minerals come from lawful sources with royalty paid. Report any seller who cannot show papers.
Frequently asked questions
Who generates the transit pass?
The leaseholder or permit holder generates it through the state's online system when the load leaves the mine or crusher.
Is M-sand also covered?
M-sand is made from mined rock, so the rock used must be lawfully mined with royalty paid. Ask the crusher for the documents.
This article is general information, written in November 2026, and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules, rates and limits change; please confirm the current position with the authority concerned or a qualified professional before you act.
