Bharat Coking Coal Limited has officially announced the appointment of Shri Rajeev Kumar Sinha as Director (Technical) Project & Planning, effective 01.05.2026. The appointment was disclosed through a formal communication to stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015.

Official Appointment Details

The company issued reference number BCCL: CS: F-Post-Listing:135 dated 01.05.2026 to both Bombay Stock Exchange Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, formally notifying the directorship change. The appointment follows approval from the Hon'ble Minister of Coal, Government of India, and subsequent order by Coal India Limited.

Professional Qualifications and Experience

Shri Rajeev Kumar Sinha brings extensive academic credentials and industry expertise to his new role. He is a Mining Engineering graduate from the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, completed in 1990, followed by an M.Tech in Environmental Science and Engineering from the same institute in 1995.

Educational Background

Career Expertise and Leadership

With over 34 years of extensive experience in the coal mining sector, Shri Sinha has served in various key positions across multiple organizations within the Coal India Limited ecosystem. His professional journey includes significant roles at BCCL, CCL, and CMPDI, providing comprehensive understanding of coal sector operations.

The appointment document, digitally signed by Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Debanuj Debnath, confirms that Shri Sinha possesses rich expertise in mine planning, environmental management, project development, and corporate strategy. This appointment strengthens Bharat Coking Coal Limited's technical leadership team with proven expertise in critical operational areas.

Bharat Coking Coal Limited has received significant interim relief from the Revisional Authority, Ministry of Coal, which has directed the State Authorities of Jharkhand not to take any coercive action against the company pending further proceedings. The latest interim order was passed on April 29, 2026, following the admission of the company's revision applications.

Demand Notice Details

The relief pertains to substantial demand notices amounting to ₹17,344.46 crores covering 47 projects, mines, and collieries. These notices were issued pursuant to the judgment dated August 02, 2017 of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in W.P. (Civil) No. 114 of 2014 (Common Cause vs. Union of India & Ors.).

Legal Proceedings Timeline

The company had previously challenged earlier demand notices, which were successfully set aside through an order dated November 03, 2022 passed by the Joint Secretary & Revisional Authority, Ministry of Coal under Section 30 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.

However, fresh demand notices and show cause proceedings were subsequently initiated on various dates by the State Authorities of Jharkhand regarding the same matters. In response to these renewed actions, Bharat Coking Coal filed Revision Applications Nos. 42-48, 50-75 & 84-97 before the Revisional Authority, Ministry of Coal.

Current Status and Compliance

The Revisional Authority has now admitted the company's revision applications and provided interim protection by directing the State Authorities of Jharkhand to refrain from taking any coercive action against the company pursuant to the impugned notices pending further proceedings.

The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015, ensuring transparency with stakeholders regarding this significant regulatory development. The company has formally notified both BSE and NSE about the interim relief order, maintaining compliance with listing obligations.