Notification on use of coal with higher ash content based on technical study: Centre to NGT
The Centre has told the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that its notification allowing thermal power plants to use coal with higher ash content than earlier is based on technical study and in light of representations from the stakeholder ministries. In a joint response filed by the Environment Ministry and the Ministry of Coal, they said emission norms and instructions for utilisation of fly ash have been notified which are applicable to the Thermal Power Plants (TPP).
“TPPs have to take prior EC and comply with EC conditions for control of environmental impact. Notification dated May 21, 2020 will not affect the requirement of adherence to the laid down norms.
