Reliance Power starts production at controversial Sasan mines

Reliance Power Ltd , controlled by billionaire Anil Ambani, has commenced coal production at Sasan mines in Madhya Pradesh six months ahead of schedule, the company said on Monday.

Reliance Power is developing a 4,000 MW project at Sasan and was allotted three captive coal blocks to fuel the project, which was bid for at a fixed rate to supply power.

Last month, a state auditor said Reliance Power gained Rs 29,000 crore in undue benefit from a government decision, allowing the power producer to use surplus coal from its captive block for another project it was not meant for.