1 Blocks already identified for development by CIL where adequate funding is on hand or in sight should not be offered to the private sector.
2 The blocks offered to private sector should be at a reasonable distance from existing mines and projects of CIL in order to avoid operational problems.
3 The areas where CIL has invested in creating infrastructure for opening new mines should not be handed over to the private sector, except on reimbursement of costs.
4 Blocks that are explored in detail and where Geological Report with assessment of extractable reserves is available should normally be put in the offer list. Public/private sector shall bear full cost of exploration in blocks which may be offered for captive mining.
5 For identifying blocks,the requirement of coal for about 30 years or such other period as may be decided in the Ministry,would be considered.