<h1>Indian Inter-Ministerial Group Recommends De-Allocation of 24 Coal Blocks; Bank Guarantees Affected for Several Companies.</h1> An Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) was established to review the development of coal and lignite blocks allocated by the Indian government. The IMG's responsibilities include assessing progress, recommending actions such as de-allocations, and considering replies to show cause notices. After reviewing 58 cases, the IMG recommended de-allocating 13 coal blocks from 29 private companies, deducting bank guarantees for 14 blocks from 19 companies, and imposing guarantees on one block. For public sector units, the IMG suggested de-allocating 11 blocks, deducting guarantees in five cases, and imposing them in 11 cases. The recommendations have been accepted or are under government consideration.