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:
Explanation
Correct answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3
The CCO is the statutory authority for coal statistics (1), monitors captive coal/lignite block development (2), and hears objections to land-acquisition notifications under the Coal Bearing Area Act, 1957 (3). Statement 4 is incorrect — ensuring coal actually reaches end users on time is not the CCO’s function.