(a) whether delay in re-allocation of coal blocks to National Thermal Power
Corporation Limited (NTPC) has affected the power generation in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the measures being taken to get the coal blocks re-allocated with
immediate effect so that the power generation in NTPC power plants is not
affected?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF POWER
( SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA )
(a) & (b) : The delay in re-allocation of coal blocks to NTPC, namely, Chatti-
Bariatu, Chatti-Bariatu (South) and Kerandari blocks, which have been de-
allocated by Ministry of Coal on 14.06.2011, has not affected NTPC`s power
generation as the coal from these blocks is allocated for meeting the
requirement of its upcoming power projects, namely, Barh-II (2x600 MW) and
Tanda-II (2x660 MW).
(c) : Ministry of Coal conveyed in-principle withdrawal of de-allocation
of NTPC`s Chatti-Bariatu, Kerandari and Chatti-Bariatu (South) coal blocks on
27.01.2012. However, as the formal withdrawal of de-allocation is awaited from
Ministry of Coal, Ministry of Power has taken up the matter with Ministry of Coal
vide letters dated 03.05.2012, 05.09.2012 and 16.11.2012.