(a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that even after
having procured the coal mining licenses, certain firms are not
starting their mining operations;
(b) if so, the names of such companies; and
(c) the reasons for non-commissioning of mining activities by such
companies ?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL
(DR. DASARI NARAYANA RAO)
(a) to (c): Mining leases in respect of allocated coal blocks are granted
by the concerned State Government after obtaining the previous approval
of the Central Government under the Mines & Mineral ( Development &
Regulation) Act. So far, the following companies have obtained mining
leases and started production of coal in respect of blocks allocated to
them .
1. Calcutta Electricity Supply Corporation Sarishatoli 2. Indian Aluminum Company Ltd. Talabira-I 3. West Bengal Power Development Corporation Tara (East ) & Tara (West) 4. BLA Industries Ltd. Goititoria(East) Goititoria(West) 5. Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. GarePalma IV/1 6. Monnet Ispat Ltd. Gare Palma IV/5 7. Central Collieries Company Ltd. Takli-Jena-Bellora (South) Mining lease has been held void by the Revisional Authority in the Ministry of Coal.