In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller’s Organization (CCO) ?
- 1.CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India.
- 2.It monitors progress of development of Captive Coal/Lignite blocks.
- 3.It hears any objection to the Government’s notification relating to acquisition of coal-bearing areas.
- 4.It ensures that coal mining companies deliver the coal to end users in the prescribed time.
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Answer: A. Statement 1 is correct: the CCO is the main source of coal statistics. Statement 2 is correct: it monitors development of captive coal and lignite blocks. Statement 3 is correct: under the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act, 1957, the Coal Controller hears objections to acquisition notices. Statement 4 is wrong: delivery of coal to users is a matter of supply contracts, not a CCO duty. So 1, 2 and 3.
Watch for: Statement 4 sounds like regulation, but the CCO does not police supply timelines.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Wrong because ensuring coal delivery is not a CCO function.
- C. Wrong because statement 3 is also correct.
- D. Wrong because statement 4 is incorrect.
Source to check: Coal Controller's Organisation website (coalcontroller.gov.in), 'Functions'; Ministry of Coal website
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