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Govt plans auction of coal blocks

Neeraj Thakur / DNA
Friday, November 20, 2009 2:55 IST
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New Delhi: The government plans to introduce competitive bidding for allocation of coal blocks for captive use by next March, a move which is likely to increase coal production in the country.It is likely to push the amendment bill to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation), or MMDR Act, 1957, in the winter session of Parliament.

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