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Chhattisgarh EOW files 9,500-page chargesheet in ₹500cr coal levy racket
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🗓 06 Oct 2026, 04:37 PM
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The Enforcement and Vigilance Wing (EOW) in Chhattisgarh has filed a massive 9,500-page chargesheet, alleging a coal levy racket worth over ₹500 crore.
The Enforcement and Vigilance Wing (EOW) of the Chhattisgarh government has filed a comprehensive chargesheet in a major financial irregularity case involving coal levies. The legal document, which spans 9,500 pages, details allegations of a racket that allegedly siphoned off more than ₹500 crore.
The chargesheet outlines the systematic misuse of funds related to coal extraction and transportation levies within the state. Authorities have identified specific mechanisms used to divert these funds, marking a significant step in the ongoing investigation into financial malpractices in the mining sector.
This move by the EOW signals a stringent approach by the state administration to curb corruption in the coal industry. The detailed nature of the chargesheet suggests extensive evidence collection and scrutiny of financial records over a considerable period.
The case is expected to proceed to the courts, where the accused will face charges based on the detailed allegations presented in the voluminous legal document.
The chargesheet outlines the systematic misuse of funds related to coal extraction and transportation levies within the state. Authorities have identified specific mechanisms used to divert these funds, marking a significant step in the ongoing investigation into financial malpractices in the mining sector.
This move by the EOW signals a stringent approach by the state administration to curb corruption in the coal industry. The detailed nature of the chargesheet suggests extensive evidence collection and scrutiny of financial records over a considerable period.
The case is expected to proceed to the courts, where the accused will face charges based on the detailed allegations presented in the voluminous legal document.