In December 2015, the government had annulled the fourth round of coal mine auctions planned for January 2016. New Delhi: After the cancellation of coal mines auction twice, the government is exploring certain relaxations for bidders and plans to put on sale 19 blocks in the current quarter, a top official has said. The government had last year annulled the fifth round of auction on account of poor response from bidders. “Yes we are wanting to do the next round of coal block auction. “So in this quarter, it (coal block auction) should happen,” he added.

Source: Mint April 15, 2018 06:22 UTC