Centre plans to permit sale of 50% coal from captive blocks, invites comments
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Centre plans to permit sale of 50% coal from captive blocks, invites comments
PTI / Feb 21, 2021, 11:41 IST
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NEW DELHI: The Centre plans to permit sale of 50 per cent of coal/lignite produced by captive blocks, a move aimed at augmenting the production and increasing the availability of dry fuel.
The government plans to do so through incorporation of a provision in the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR). In the note for consultation of Ministry of Mines, it is proposed to incorporate a provision in the Act to allow sale of 50 per cent of coal/lignite produced by captive mines on an annual basis. Further, an additional amount will be charged on the merchant sales of coal/lignite by the captive miners, the coal ministry said in brief note.