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Chhattisgarh Coal Mining Allocation Scam

According to reports, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at multiple locations in Raipur and Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, in connection with an alleged coal levy scam. Investigators allege that a cartel involving senior bureaucrats, businessmen, politicians, and middlemen was involved in extorting an illegal levy of twenty-five rupees for every tonne of coal transported in the state. The searches targeted premises belonging to various political figures and party office-bearers.

State

Chhattisgarh

First reported

December 2023

Amount alleged

₹500+ Cr (alleged)

Alleged scam

Coal levy and mining extortion

Agency involved

Enforcement Directorate (ED)

Locations raided

Raipur and Bhilai, Chhattisgarh

Alleged extortion amount

₹25 per tonne of coal transported

The full story

Everything you need to know about this case, in one place.

The ruling party in the state strongly criticized the actions, alleging that the central agency's raids were motivated by political vendetta and aimed at disrupting an upcoming national party convention. Party leaders claimed the timing was designed to divert attention and harass opponents, while noting that previous actions in the case had already targeted various bureaucrats and business operators.

Not yet reported: The articles do not specify the total overall amount of money amassed through the alleged extortion or the final legal outcomes and charges filed against specific individuals.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating the matter for money laundering, with ongoing raids targeting various political leaders and associates.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

Political leaders, party treasurers, and office-bearers associated with the ruling party in Chhattisgarh whose premises were subjected to enforcement raids.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

February 20, 2023The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at over a dozen locations in Raipur and Bhilai in connection with the alleged coal levy scam.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

A cartel involving senior bureaucrats, politicians, businessmen, and middlemen allegedly operated in Chhattisgarh.
The cartel reportedly extorted an illegal levy of twenty-five rupees for every tonne of coal transported within the state.

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Sources and further reading

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