Ranchi, Dec 11 (PTI) Revenue receipts from minor minerals in Jharkhand declined consistently between 2017-18 and 2021-22 due to several factors, including short or non-levy of royalty, dead rent and penalties, according to the latest Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report tabled in the state assembly on Thursday.

According to the findings, revenue from minor minerals fell from Rs 1,082.44 crore in 2017-18 to Rs 697.73 crore in 2021-22.

The contribution of minor mineral receipts to the state’s total revenue also dropped sharply from 5.36 per cent to 2.23 per cent during the period, the report said.

State Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore tabled the report, which flagged irregularities in the grant and management of mining leases.

The performance audit on the management of mino

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