Section 8
[Provided that the auction by competitive bidding under this section shall not be applicable to coal or lignite—
8 [Provided that the auction by competitive bidding under this section shall not be applicable to coal or lignite—
(a) where such area is considered for allotment to a Government company or corporation or a joint venture company formed by such company or corporation or between the Central Government or the State Government, as the case may be, for own consumption, sale or for any other purpose as may be determined by the Central Government;
(b) where such area is considered for allotment to a company or corporation that has been awarded a power project on the basis of competitive bid for tariff (including Ultra Mega Power Projects) . ]
(2) The Central Government may, with a view to rationalise coal and lignite mines referred to in sub -section (1), so as to ensure the coordinated and scientific development and utilisation of resources consistent with the growing requirements of the country, from time to time, prescribe—
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