Functions

  • The CCO provide the permission/Licenses for opening and reopening of Section/Seam/Mine for Coal & Lignite under Colliery Control Rules 2004, 2021(Amended).
  • The CCO gives the approval on Mining Plan and Mine Closure Plan under MMDR Act. 1957, 2023(Amended).
  • The CCO is responsible for the Grading and Analysis of coal mines to ensure uniformity and maintain standards under Colliery Control Rules 2004, 2021(Amended).
  • The Coal Controller Organization (CCO) plays a crucial role in mine closure activities, ensuring that coal mines are closed in a systematic, environmentally sustainable, and socially responsible manner. CCO monitors the Mine Closure Activities under Colliery Control Rules 2004, 2021(Amended).
  • The Coal Controller Organization (CCO) serves as an appellate authority in case of Grade Disputes regarding Coal quality under Colliery Control Rules 2004, 2021(Amended).
  • The Coal Controller Organization (CCO) publishes the Coal Directory of India on annual basis under the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008. Coal Directory of India is a comprehensive annual report that provides detailed statistics and information on the coal industry in India.
  • The Coal Controller acts as Commissioner of Payment under Coal Mines (Special Provision) Act, 2015.
  • The Coal Controller acts as the Hearing Authority in disputes regarding acquisition of Coal Bearing Land under the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition & Development) Act 1957.
  • The CCO provides the permission for disposal of Washery reject under the policy: CCT-13011/3/2007/CA-I (Vol-III); Dated: 27-05-2021.
  • The CCO does the Quantification of Coal for Bridge Linkage on the direction of the MoC under the Policy: 23021/3/2015-CPD; Dated: 08-02-2016.
  • The CCO is the Custodian of the Bank Guarantee of Prior Allottees and releases the same on the direction of the MoC under the Policy: 13016/53/2006-CA-I; Dated: 26-04-2011

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