Question : SETTING UP OF REGULATORY AUTHORITY FOR COAL

(a) whether the Government proposes to set-up Regulatory Authority for coal;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has received any recommendation from the Observer Research Foundation Energy Security Conference in this regard;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the reaction of the Government thereto?

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL (DR. DASARI NARAYANA RAO)

(a) No such decision has been taken.

(b) Does not arise in view of answer given in part (a) of the question.

(c) No, Sir.

(d) & (e) Do not arise in view of answer given to part (c) of the question.