Top court sends notices to 7 coal mining states
27 Sept 2013 5:33 AM IST
After the central government washed off its hand in any irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks, the Supreme Court on Thursday issued notices to seven coal mining states – Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and West Benga – to explain their role in coal block allocation.
A bench headed by Justice RM Lodha directed the seven mining states to file their response on four questions it had framed on 29 October. The direction came after the it observed that the central government was giving contradictory stands on coal block allocations.
The state governments have been directed to file their response on how they understand the issue of allocation. They were also asked to clarify the role played by the state in allocation of coal blocks which is done by the central government and its role in subsequent steps having regard to the provisions of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act. The bench also directed the states to file details of agreement entered by the state PSUs, which were allocated coal blocks, with private companies.
A bench headed by Justice RM Lodha directed the seven mining states to file their response on four questions it had framed on 29 October. The direction came after the it observed that the central government was giving contradictory stands on coal block allocations.
The state governments have been directed to file their response on how they understand the issue of allocation. They were also asked to clarify the role played by the state in allocation of coal blocks which is done by the central government and its role in subsequent steps having regard to the provisions of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act. The bench also directed the states to file details of agreement entered by the state PSUs, which were allocated coal blocks, with private companies.
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