(a) whether under the existing E-auction system for the sale
of indigenous coal, the customers opting for Railway Rakes are sold
coal at the rate of Rs. 1200-1500 per tonne while those opting for road transport are sold coal of the same grade and quality at the rate
of Rs.3000-3600 per tonne;
(b) if so, whether the Coal India Limited proposes to bring uniformity
in sale price of coal;
(c) if so, by when; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL
(DR. DASARI NARAYANA RAO)
(a): Sale of coal under E-auction for road transport is made colliery-
wise, whereas in case of sale of coal under E-auction by rail it is
siding/pilot-wise where coal is supplied from various sources. There is no
common auction for rail and road. In the existing E-auction system, the
price of coal is not determined by the coal companies but only by the
successful bidders/purchasers themselves. Therefore, scope of some
variations in bid price for the two modes is possible.
(b)to(d): Do not arise in view of reply given in part (a) above.