Clarification regarding coal transportation by Thermal Power Plants in line with Ministry’s Gazette For Punjab

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), New Delhi vide Notification No. S.O. 1561 (E) dated 21.05.2020 prescribed certain conditions for coal transportation by Thermal Power Plants. Now, MoEF&CC, New Delhi vide OM No. J-13012/91/2008 IAII (T) dated 29.10.2020 has issued clarification on coal transportation in light of the above notification dated 21.05.2020. Until such time that the infrastructure regarding rail/ conveyor system is not established for coal transportation, it may be transported by road with tarpaulin covered trucks.

Clarification regarding coal transportation by Thermal Power Plants in line with Ministry’s Gazette For Punjab