(a) the details of the existing policy on coal allocation to various public and private users;
(b) whether the existing policy is a major hurdle in adequate production and supply of coal to various users and difficulties are being faced by various coal based sectors as a result thereof;
(c) is so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto; and
(d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to address the issue?
MINISTER OF STATE(I/C) FOR COAL, POWER AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)
(a): Allocation of 204 Coal Mines/Blocks cancelled by the Hon’ble Supreme Courthas been started as per the provisions of Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 and the Rules made thereunder. Further, the Coal Mines/Blocks are also allocated as per the provisions of ‘Auction by Competitive Bidding of Coal Mine Rules – 2012’ made under the provisions of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.
(b): No, Sir.
(c) & (d): Does not arise in view of the reply to part (b) above.