(a) whether more than 50% of coal production is made
through contractors and contract workers;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether contractors and contract workers are being
engaged as per the law;
(d) if so, the details thereof;
(e) whether the Government has received any complaints
regarding violation of such laws by the authorities;
(f) if so, the details thereof; and
(g) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL (DR. DASARI NARAYANA RAO)
(a) & (b): Out of total production of 343.39 million
tonnes of coal in 2005-06 about 160.34 million tonnes was
produced by hired equipments/outsourcing in Coal India
Limited (CIL) and its subsidiaries. Outsourcing is being
done to augment the production capacity and because of its
being more economic so that the demand of coal is met by
CIL.
(c) & (d): CIL and its subsidiaries companies do not
directly employ / engage labourers on contract basis.
However, certain works, which are not of permanent and
perennial nature, are given on contract for which
contractors deploy their workmen. Terms and conditions
of service, other facilities / benefits etc, are as per
the provisions of contract agreement and Contract Labour
(Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970.
(e): No, Sir.
(f) & (g): Do not arise in view of reply at part (e)
above.