Centre Files Affidavit on Coal Blocks Identification

”If these coal blocks identified by CIL and Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL) are part of the lease hold area of CIL, then how can further right be created in favour of other companies,” the apex court had said on the last hearing.

The bench had said the issue is “most vital” for the case and it cannot proceed in the matter without government's clarification on it.

It had also asked the AG to supply all booklets of CMPDIL for identifying coal blocks and how applications from the companies were received by the Centre.

The apex court was hearing final arguments on PILs seeking cancellation of coal blocks allocation.