Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Coal, reserves specific areas in favour of NLC India Limited for Under Ground Coal Gasification. It outlines conditions for this reservation, including adherence to milestones developed in consultation with the Ministry of Coal and obtaining necessary statutory approvals. The notification was issued on November 25, 2016.
Key Points / Main Content:
Reservation of Areas:
* The Central Government reserves specific areas for NLC India Limited.
* The areas are reserved for the purpose of Under Ground Coal Gasification only.
* Coordinates for the reserved areas are provided, including RIGFID Block Name, Area (Sq.m), and POINT DMS (X, Y, Lon, Lat) for various locations such as Dipside Tadekeshwar Dungra UCG and Dipside Valia Rajpardi UCG in Gujarat.
Conditions for Development:
* NLC India Limited must develop milestones in consultation with the Ministry of Coal (CPAM Section) and adhere to them for the development of Under Ground Coal Gasification.
* NLC India Limited is required to apply for and obtain all statutory approvals and clearances necessary for operating the project within the defined milestones and timelines.
Impact Analysis:
NLC India Limited:
* Impact: Granted reservation of specified areas for Under Ground Coal Gasification, enabling project development.
* Action Required: Develop milestones in consultation with the Ministry of Coal, adhere to these milestones, and obtain all necessary statutory approvals and clearances for project operation.
Ministry of Coal (CPAM Section):
* Impact: Required to consult with NLC India Limited on the development of milestones for Under Ground Coal Gasification.
* Action Required: Consult with NLC India Limited to develop and finalize milestones for the project.
Central Government:
* Impact: Exercises its powers under the Mines and Minerals Development and Regulations Act, 1957, to reserve areas for specific purposes.
* Action Required: Monitor NLC India Limited's adherence to the conditions of the reservation and compliance with statutory requirements.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Coal: The Indian government ministry issuing the notification.
NLC India Limited: The company in whose favor the areas are being reserved for Under Ground Coal Gasification.
Mines and Minerals Development and Regulations Act, 1957: The act under which the powers are conferred to reserve the areas.
MMDR Act: Abbreviation for Mines and Minerals Development and Regulations Act, 1957.
Under Ground Coal Gasification: The specific purpose for which the areas are being reserved.
CPAM Section: Section within the Ministry of Coal responsible for consultation on milestones related to Under Ground Coal Gasification development.
Gujarat: State in India where Dungra UCG and Rajpardi UCG are located.
New Delhi: Place of publication of the notification.