Question : SUPPLY OF COAL TO UTTAR PRADESH FOR POWER PLANTS

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(a) whether Uttar Pradesh get the supply of coal from various subsidiaries of Coal India Limited for its power generating plants;

(b) if so, the estimated quantum of coal is being received so far in a year;

(c) the total amount of money outstanding against the U.P. Government towards supply of coal for the year 1999-2000; and

(d) the total amount of money outstanding so far against Uttar Pradesh Government in this head?

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINES & MINERALS -

(SMT. RITA VERMA)

(a) Yes Sir.
(b) Annual estimated quantity despatched to various power generating plants in U.P. is around 36 million tonnes.
(c) Against supplies made so far to UPSEB in 1999-2000, the outstanding dues as on 31.1.2000 are Rs. 17.71 Crores.
(d) Total dues outstanding against UPSEB as on 31.1.2000 are Rs. 463.48 Crores.