Centre urges State to probe alleged irregularities in SCCL
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy has requested an inquiry into alleged financial irregularities at Singareni Collieries Company Ltd. The allegations involve the disappearance of 40 lakh tonnes of coal, potentially causing a loss of ₹1,600 crore.
Why it matters
The financial stability of a major state-owned coal company is at risk, which could impact regional energy supply and state government fiscal health.
Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy flagged the alleged irregularities and unethical practices in Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) and requested Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to order an inquiry to ascertain facts and to see whether there are adequate safeguards to protect the company’s interests.
The article reports on a government request for an inquiry using neutral, factual language without editorializing the political conflict.
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