In a recent decision, Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that the court cannot interfere with the findings of an expert committee in the absence of mala fides or violation of statutory.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a proposal for equity investment by South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) in a 1×660 MW thermal power plant
India News: The government has approved equity investment of Rs 5,607 crore by Coal India Ltd subsidiaries in two thermal power projects in Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. The projects have a combined capacity of 2,260 megawatts and will be built at an investment of Rs 21,547 crore. The move highlights the government's commitment to expand coal-fired generation capacity and reduce dependence on imported coal.
The Indian Cabinet has approved the establishment of two pithead thermal power plants through joint ventures between South Eastern Coalfields (SECL) and Mahanadi Coalfields (MCL) to provide cheaper power. The CCEA, chaired by Narendra Modi, approved proposals for a 1×660 MW plant at Amarkantak Thermal Power Station in Chachai, Madhya Pradesh, and a 2x800 MW plant in Sundergarh, Odisha.