Prelims 2022 · Economy · Question 72
In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller's Organization (CCO)?
- CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India.
- It monitors progress of development of Captive Coal/Lignite blocks.
- It hears any objection to the Government's notification relating to acquisition of coal-bearing areas.
- 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:
Answer
1, 2 and 3
1. Correct. Coal Controller's Organization is the main source of coal statistics for the Government of India and publishes coal-related data.
2. Correct. CCO monitors the progress of development and operationalization of captive coal/lignite blocks.
3. Correct. Under the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act, objections to government notifications on acquisition of coal-bearing areas are heard by the Coal Controller.
4. Incorrect. CCO deals with grading, quality surveillance, statistics, and regulatory functions; it does not ensure delivery of coal to end users within a prescribed time.
Hence, 1, 2 and 3 are correct.