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.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A.1, 2 and 3
- B.3 and 4 only
- C.1 and 2 only
- D.1, 2 and 4
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: A. 1, 2 and 3
The Coal Controller's Organization (CCO) is indeed the primary custodian of coal statistics in India, collecting and disseminating data related to coal production, despatches, and stocks. It also plays a crucial role in overseeing the allocation and progress of captive coal and lignite blocks. Furthermore, the CCO is mandated to adjudicate objections concerning the government's acquisition of land with coal-bearing potential, acting as a quasi-judicial body in such matters. However, the specific responsibility of ensuring timely delivery of coal to end-users rests with the mining companies themselves and is typically governed by contractual obligations and market mechanisms rather than direct CCO enforcement.
Source: UPSC gs1 2022