Question : SUPPLY OF COAL TO INDIVIDUAL ENTREPRENEUR UNDER LINKAGE SYSTEM



(a) whether the supply of coal to the individual entrepreneurs is not being made under the linkage system during the last few years;

(b) if so, the reasons therefore and the loss suffered by the Government as a result thereof during the last three years; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to supply coal to the individual entrepreneure under the said system?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR COAL (SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN)

(a) No, Sir.

(b)&(c) Do not arise in view of reply to part(a) above.