Anil Ambani calls on Deora

This appears unlikely to happen before the SC deadline to the groups to conclude the deal. Gas supply negotiations between companies have nothing to do with the proposed gas allocation policy for new power plants, said a government official. Besides,the government cannot be seen to be giving priority to the ADAG groups power plant over the proposed new power plants from other power producers needing gas.

Neither Anil Ambani nor Prasad spoke to reporters about their discussions with the minister. Petroleum minister Murli Deora told reporters,I have known Anil for many years. He just came to see me. I have nothing more to say. Petroleum secretary S Sundareshan,who was also present at the meeting,too,declined to comment.

RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani had indicated to shareholders at the AGM that the proposed supply deal would be on an arms length basis.