Question : ALLOCATION OF COAL BLOCKS



(a) whether some of the de-allocated coal blocks have been given back to some firms including those firms whose allotment of coal blocks was cancelled in January, 2012;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(c) whether any irregularities have been found in the allocation of coal linkage; and

(d) if so, the details thereof alongwith the steps being taken in this regard?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL (SHRI PRATIK PRAKASHBAPU PATIL)

(a): No, Sir.

(b): Does not arise in view of reply given at (a) above.

(c): No, Sir.

(d): Does not arise in view of reply given at (c) above.