Question : NON-PAYMENT BY VARIOUS CONTRACTORS TO SECL



(a) whether various contractors are not making payments to the South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) on account of lease rent, electricity, maintenance and water supply;

(b) if so, the Company-wise details thereof;

(c) whether there has been any audit objection in this regard; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL (DR. DASARI NARAYANA RAO)

(a) to (d): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.