(a) whether several units of Hindustan Copper Limited have been closed down in Jharkhand;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the scheme formulated by the Government regarding the use of immovable assets of Hindustan Copper Limited?
(a) whether several units of Hindustan Copper Limited have been closed down in Jharkhand;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the scheme formulated by the Government regarding the use of immovable assets of Hindustan Copper Limited?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MINES(Dr. DASARI NARAYANA RAO)
(a)&(b): Hindustan Copper Limited is having its Indian Copper Complex (ICC) unit in the State of Jharkhand. The process plants of the unit viz. Smelter and Refinery complex, Precious Metal Recovery Plant, Sulphuric Acid Plant are in operation. However, the unit has closed down its five underground mines since the operation of these mines had become unviable.
( c): Government of India has approved the company`s proposal for transfer of Mosaboni and Rakha township of ICC, where the closed mines are located, to the State Government of Jharkhand against the adjustment of arrears of electricity and water taxes.