Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy said the Centre allocated the Tadicherla-2 coal block to SCCL with Singareni's future in mind. He urged the Telangana government to clear Rs 54,000 crore in dues and highlighted the Centre's support for the coal company
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka urged the Centre to allocate all Godavari Valley coal blocks exclusively to SCCL, opposed auctions in tribal areas, and said the Tadicherla-2 approval was a delayed mining lease for a block allotted in 2013.