Govt sets up panel for allocation of cancelled coal blocks

To ensure smooth allocation of 204 cancelled coal blocks, the government has set up a high-level inter-ministerial panel that would provide advice on policy issues and interact with the industry. The nine-member Inter-Ministerial Committee under the Chairmanship of Additional Secretary Coal has members from the ministries like power, steel and law, the coal ministry said in an official communication.

It said the nominated authority created under the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Ordinance, 2014 is required to undertake management and reallocation of 204 coal blocks cancelled by the Supreme Court.

"In discharge of duties, the Nominated Authority is required to consult Central Government on various policy matters."