The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a decision to re-promulgate the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Ordinance, a senior Government official said.

This would enable the Government to go ahead with e-auction and allocation process of 101 coal blocks.

The Cabinet also cleared the floor and reserve price of the blocks for the auction and allocation process‎. Tender documents for the first 25 blocks to be e-auctioned is expected to be released on December 27.

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