(a) whether it has been reported widely that Northern Coalfields Ltd. (NCL) Singrauli has been selling high
quantity coal to various consumers at a price lower than stipulated price causing loss to the company;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether any enquiry has been ordered into this irregularity;
(d) if so, the outcome thereof; and
(e) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL AND
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS
& PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION (SHRI SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL)
(a): Coal India Limited has reported that Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), Singrauli
is not aware of any such report of sale of high quality coal to various consumers at a
price lower than the stipulated price causing loss to the company.
(b) to (e): Does not arise in view of reply given in respect of part (a) of this question.