Legal30 Apr 2026, 11:14 am
BCCL gets interim relief on ₹17,344.46 Cr demand notices
AI Summary
Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL) has received interim relief from the Revisional Authority, Ministry of Coal, regarding demand notices totaling ₹17,344.46 Crores. These notices, related to 47 projects/mines/collieries, were issued by Jharkhand State Authorities following a 2017 Supreme Court judgment. BCCL had previously challenged similar notices, which were set aside in November 2022. Subsequently, fresh demand notices were initiated, prompting BCCL to file new Revision Applications. The Revisional Authority, on April 29, 2026, admitted these applications and directed the State Authorities not to take any coercive action against the company pending further proceedings.
Key Highlights
- BCCL faces demand notices amounting to ₹17,344.46 Crores.
- Notices relate to 47 projects, stemming from a 2017 Supreme Court judgment.
- Previous demand notices were set aside in November 2022.
- Fresh notices were issued by Jharkhand State Authorities.
- Revisional Authority granted interim stay on coercive action against BCCL.