I earn Rs 50 Rs 60 a day
Are you the leaseholder for lease number 522/03?
Yes, that lease is under my name
Do you yourself operate the lease?
No. It is being operated by Arjun Singh of Jaisalmer. I work as a daily wage labourer in the same mine.
How did you get the lease?
I did not do anything. Arjun Singh did all the paperwork. He made all the investment. I just had to sign the necessary papers.
Did he pay you anything?
No. He wanted one more lease and got it under my name. He operates many leases in the area. I got the job in return.
How much do you earn?
I earn about Rs 50-Rs 100 a day.
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