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Vesting Orders issued for 7 Coal Blocks under Commercial Auctions

Published: May 30, 2025

By TIOLCorplaws News Service

NEW DELHI, MAY 30, 2025: THE Nominated Authority, Ministry of Coal has issued the Vesting Orders for 7 coal blocks under commercial coal block auctions yesterday. The Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements (CMDPA) for these blocks were signed on March 27, 2025.  

The blocks for which vesting orders have been issued are Dahegaon Makardhokra IV, Saradhapur Jalatap East, Banai & Bhalumunda, Sahapur East, Seregarha and Vijay Central. Among these, 2 blocks are partially explored while 5 blocks are fully explored with peak rated capacity of ~ 13.07 MTPA and geological reserves of ~5,063 MT. These blocks are expected to generate an Annual Revenue of ~Rs. 1,327 crores and attract Capital Investment of ~Rs. 2,455 crores. It will provide employment to ~18,522 people directly and indirectly.

With this, vesting/ allocation orders have been issued for 116 coal blocks under commercial auctions with cumulative PRC of ~261.304 MTPA. It will result in generating Annual Revenue of ~Rs. 37,000 crores and will generate employment for ~3,53,000 people directly and indirectly.

Notably, for the first time, Western Coalfields Limited, a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd. has participated and successfully secured a coal block through commercial auction. This development underscores the Ministry's commitment in fostering equal opportunities and ensuring a level playing field for all stakeholders in the coal sector.

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