The Directorate of Geology & Mining, Jammu and Kashmir, has directed all treasuries across the Union Territory not to disburse payments to contractors or executing agencies involved in development projects unless a valid Royalty Clearance Certificate (RCC) is produced.
According to a communication issued by S. P. Rukwal, the directive has been forwarded to the Directorate of Accounts and Treasuries, Finance Department, following instructions issued during a review meeting held on February 27, 2026.
The communication states that several departments and agencies—including the National Highways Authority of India, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, Public Works Department, Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Border Roads Organisation/General Reserve Engineer Force, Jal Shakti Department, National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, Airports Authority of India, and Konkan Railway Corporation Limited—have already been instructed not to disburse payments to contractors for works involving the consumption of minor minerals unless the RCC is obtained from the Geology and Mining Department.
The Directorate has now requested the Finance Department to issue necessary directions to all treasuries in Jammu and Kashmir to strictly ensure that no payment is processed in favor of any agency or contractor without the mandatory Royalty Clearance Certificate.
Officials said the move aims to ensure proper regulation of minor mineral extraction and compliance with royalty rules in development projects across the Union Territory.
