Government Simplifies Coal Mine Opening Process with Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025
Government has notified Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025 to simplify approval process for opening coal mines.
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CEA (Flexible Operation of Coal based Thermal Power Generating Units) Regulations, 2023
On 30-1-2023, the Central Electricity Authority notified the Central Electricity Authority (Flexible Operation of Coal based Thermal Power Generating Units) Regulations, 2023.
Delhi High Court: Mere allocation of coal does not amount to ‘proceeds of crime’ u/S 2(1) (u) of PMLA, 2002; Proof of monetary gains wrongfully obtained from such allocation is mandatory
Delhi High Court: Yashwant Varma J. categorically held that an allocation of coal cannot possibly be viewed as amounting to ‘proceeds of
Fine of Rs 41.21 Crores imposed on a Government Corporation for excess mining and violation of conditions of Environmental Clearance: NGT issues 10 directions || If no fine, would rule of law be impacted? Read
National Green Tribunal (NGT), Southern Zone, Chennai: While imposing a fine of Rs 41.21 crores on Singareni Collieries Company Limited, for violation
Ordinance promulgated for amendment of MMDR Act and CMSP Act; paves way for growth in Coal and Mining sector
President promulgated — The Mineral Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 The ordinance for amendment in the MMDR Act 1957 and the CMSP Act