The Union Coal Ministry wrote to Telangana Chief Minister, requesting a probe into alleged disappearance of coal worth Rs 1,600 crore. The issue could affect South Coalfields Ltd’s finances, already strained by Telangana’s unpaid dues of over Rs 51,500 crore. SCCL is 51:49 jointly owned by Centre and Telangana, employing about 40,000 workers.

The Union Coal Ministry wrote to Telangana Chief Minister, requesting a probe into alleged disappearance of coal worth Rs 1,600 crore. The issue could affect South Coalfields Ltd’s finances, already strained by Telangana’s unpaid dues of over Rs 51,500 crore. SCCL is 51:49 jointly owned by Centre and Telangana, employing about 40,000 workers.