14 coal mines allotted to public sector firms on IMG’s radar

19 Nov 2012 Evaluate

The Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG), which recommended de-allocation of eight blocks allotted to PSUs, is now planning to meet on Monday to decide the fate of 14 more mines allotted to public sector firms. However, the panel has already concluded the scrutiny of 31 coal blocks allotted to 51 private firms and in last month government had accepted its recommendations for de-allocation of 13 mines and deduction of bank guarantees of 14 allottees.

A total of 58 mines were issued show-cause notices for their failure to develop blocks within stipulated timeline. Moreover, IMG on October 9 and 10 had examined 33 coal blocks allocated to public sector firms which were issued notices for delay in production. Earlier this month, IMG had recommended de-allocation of eight such blocks after scrutiny of 19 cases of public sector firms. 

 IMG has been formed by the government in July to review progress of coal blocks allocated to firms for captive use. As per the CAG estimation, undue benefits to the tune of Rs 1.86 lakh crore might accrue to private firms on account of allocation of 57 mines to them without auction.

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