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A significant regulatory change announced by the Ministry of Coal is reshaping COAL MARKET NEWS by easing compliance requirements for coal washery reject disposal. The amendment removes the need for prior approval from the Coal Controller’s Organisation and introduces a self-certification system for calorific value declaration.

Under the new regime, coal washery operators must submit relevant information and certify reject quality before dispatch, rather than waiting for pre-disposal clearance. This applies to both high-CV and low-CV reject streams, improving operational flexibility and reducing evacuation delays. For stakeholders tracking COAL MARKET NEWS, the reform is expected to unlock faster reject monetisation and smoother supply to end-use sectors.

The earlier approval-driven framework often led to uncertainty, particularly for supplies to small thermal plants and industrial consumers. By shifting oversight to post-dispatch verification, the Ministry has placed responsibility squarely on market participants while retaining inspection and audit powers. This mirrors a broader compliance trend visible across COAL MARKET NEWS, where regulatory emphasis is moving from control to accountability.

While industry feedback has been positive, the success of the reform will depend on effective enforcement. Accurate calorific value certification is essential to prevent misuse or misreporting that could impact pricing, royalties, and consumer trust. Analysts note that risk-based inspections will be critical to maintaining integrity within the COAL MARKET NEWS ecosystem.

The amendment, circulated to Coal India, SCCL, NLC India, and CMPDI, takes immediate effect. It reflects the government’s intent to streamline coal-sector operations while maintaining regulatory safeguards, Coal Market News, Coal Reforms, Washery Rejects, Indian Energy, Coal Logistics.