The Ministry of Coal has extended the last date of receipt of applications for allocation of 17 coal blocks to the Government companies/undertakings by nine days.
According to an official statement, the last date has been extended to February 8 from January 30.
The Ministry of Coal has initiated the process of allocation of coal blocks under the amended provisions of MMDR Act, the statement said.
In the first round, the Government proposes to allocate coal blocks to the Government companies/undertakings (Central and State) for specific end use (power) and coal mining.
Accordingly, it has been decided to offer 17 coal blocks (14 coal blocks for end use -- for power and 3 coal blocks for mining) to different Government companies/undertaking (Central and State).