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Kolkata. Nov. 1

Coal India is hopeful to sort out the differences with power utilities on entering the fuel supply agreement (FSA) within the extended timeframe of November 30. Larger section of the power utilities led by NTPC refused to sign the pact unless CIL increased the guaranteed supply/offtake level (described as trigger) from the proposed 60 per cent to as high as 80-90 per cent. According to the CIL Chairman, Mr. Partha S Bhattacharyya, the issue was discussed at a recent meetin g between Union Power and Coal Ministries and more talks are likelyMr. Bhattacharya will meet the NTPC Chairman, Mr R. S. Sharma, on November 3 for discussion on FSA. The NTPC chief has reportedly refused to sign the agreement unless the trigger is raised to 90 per cent. –

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