UPSC Prelims 2022 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:

Explanation:

• Under Collection of Statistics Act, 2008 - Coal Controller’s Organization (CCO) has been made the statistical authority with respect to coal and lignite statistics. Entrusted the responsibility of carrying out Annual Coal & Lignite survey and publishing of Provisional Coal Statistics and Coal Directory of India. It also monitors progress of development of Captive Coal/Lignite blocks. So, statement 1 and statement 2 are correct.
  
  
• Under Coal Bearing Area (Acquisition and Development) Act, 1957- CCO is the competent authority under this act to hear any objection to the Central Government’s Notification relating to acquisition of coal bearing land and to furnish his reports to Central Govt. So, statement 3 is correct.
  
  
• CCO is not mandated to ensure that coal mining companies deliver the coal to end users in the prescribed time. So, statement 4 is not correct.
  
  

Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer. 

Subject: Economics|Indian Economy