Auditor General's Office Directs Immediate Recovery of Rs 237.78 Million in Royalty

The Office of the Auditor General has directed the immediate recovery of Rs 237.78 million in unpaid royalties from mines and mineral substances. The directive follows findings that royalty payments were overdue for over a year and excavation exceeded permitted quantities. The report also emphasizes the need for proper accounting of minerals and control over excavation beyond permits.