Question
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:
A
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Explanation:
Statement 4 is wrong: Coal Controller’s Organization (CCO) does not ensures that coal mining companies deliver the coal to end users in the prescribed time. B and D eliminated. [MP2]
Statement 3 is correct: Under this act, the Coal Controller has the jurisdiction to hear any objections to the Central Government's Notification relating to the acquisition of coal-bearing land and to report to the Central Government. Therefore by elimination the answer is A.