<h1>Jharkhand Seeks Rs 1.36 Lakh Crore from Centre for Coal Mining Dues, Initiates Legal Action</h1> The Jharkhand government plans to pursue legal action to recover Rs 1.36 lakh crore it claims is owed by the central government for coal mined by entities like Coal India Ltd. Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore announced this during the state budget presentation. A joint committee with central and state representatives has been established to verify the outstanding amount. The state initiated legal proceedings in December 2024, appointing a nodal officer to lead the effort. Chief Minister Hemant Soren has emphasized the importance of these dues for Jharkhand's development and urged central authorities to settle the amount.