Tata Steel has received positive news regarding a significant demand notice amounting to ₹17,551 crore. The Hon’ble Revisional Authority has admitted the company’s revision application and directed respondents not to take coercive steps during the pendency of the application. This order provides a crucial interim relief to Tata Steel concerning the demand for alleged excess coal extraction at its West Bokaro Colliery.
Interim Relief on Demand Notice
Tata Steel Limited has been granted interim relief by the Hon’ble Revisional Authority concerning a substantial demand notice. The demand, issued by the District Mining Office (DMO), Ramgarh, Jharkhand, for an aggregate amount of ₹17,551,054,029, relates to allegations of excess extraction of approximately 1,62,40,399 MT of mineral coal from the Company’s West Bokaro Colliery. This extraction was allegedly conducted beyond permissible limits during the period FY 2000-01 to FY 2006-07.
Revision Application Admitted
In response to the demand notice dated March 30, 2026, Tata Steel had filed a Revision Application (bearing No. 101 of 2026) on April 24, 2026, before the Hon’ble Revisional Authority, Ministry of Coal, Government of India. The application challenged the validity and basis of the demand notice. The Hon’ble Revisional Authority heard the application on August 20, 2026, and on August 24, 2026, the Company received the order passed by the authority.
Key Directions from Authority
The Hon’ble Revisional Authority has inter alia passed the following crucial directions:
- The Revision Application filed by Tata Steel Limited has been admitted for consideration.
- The respondents are directed not to take any coercive steps against the Applicant pursuant to the impugned demand notices/letters, during the pendency of the present Revision Application.
This disclosure is made in compliance with relevant regulations, providing stakeholders with an update on the ongoing legal matter and the interim relief secured by the Company.
Source: BSE
