The power division is taking an initiative without issuing a solicited work order despite the High Court ruling on supply of coal to Patuakhali'sRNPL (RPCL-NORINCO) through Direct Purchase Method (DPM).
Despite Yangthai Energy being deemed financially and technically qualified in the fourth round of the Open Tender Process (OTM) tender for supply of coal to the power plant, the power department is taking this initiative without issuing a solicited work order.
However, the Singapore-based company has filed a writ petition in the High Court and obtained a verdict in its favor. There has been widespread criticism in the relevant circles about the purchase of coal through the DPM, ignoring the verdict.
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Advisor Muhammad Fauzul Kabir Khan said, "We have to run the power plant. A Singapore-based company has obtained a court ruling. I know.”
Even then, when asked why coal will be purchased through the DPM, he said, "The secretary can speak better on the issue of spot purchase. I assure you that whatever happens will be done in accordance with the law."
