Bengal discom puts coal import on hold.

State-owned power producer West Bengal Power Development Corporation (WBPDCL) has decided to put imported coal on hold for its five thermal power plants.

'The recent board meeting has agreed to put coal import on hold from fiscal 2014-15 and focus on domestic supplies from Coal India and captive sources,' a senior WBPDCL official said.

'We have decided not to import in normal circumstances. But it is not banned, we will consider if situation demands,' he added.


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