UPSC Prelims 2022 – Question 72

Here is Question No. 72 a part of our series on UPSC Prelims 2022.

Q72. In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller’s Organization (CCO)?

1. CCO is the major source of coal Statistics in the Government of India.
2. It monitors the progress of the development of Captive Coal/ Lignite blocks.
3. It hears any objection to the Government’s notification relating to the 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

• Statement 1 is correct. The Coal Controller has been made the statistical authority with respect to coal and lignite statistics. Entrusted with the responsibility of carrying out the Annual Coal & Lignite survey and publishing of Provisional Coal Statistics and Coal Directory of India.
• Statement 2 is correct. It is entrusted with the task of monitoring captive mines. Work such as permission for the opening and reopening of coal mines… has been entrusted to CCO.
• Statement 3 is correct. Under Coal Bearing Area (Acquisition and Development) Act, 1957- the Coal Controller is the competent authority under this act to hear any objection to the Central government’s Notification relating to the acquisition of coal-bearing land and to furnish his reports to Central Govt.
• Statement 4 is incorrect. Ensuring that coal mining companies deliver the coal to end users in the prescribed time is not the function of Coal Controller’s Organization (CCO).

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