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CBI files FIR against Jindal Steel

The complaint filed with regards to probe into coal blocks
New Delhi: A case of alleged cheating and corruption has been registered by CBI against Jindal Steel and Power relating to the probe into coal blocks allocated during 1993-2005 period. CBI spokesperson said on Sunday that it is the 36th FIR in connection with its probe in the coal allocation scam.
The fresh case has been registered against Jindal Strips Limited (now known as Jindal Steel and Power Limited) and unknown public officials for alleged criminal conspiracy, cheating under the Indian Penal Code and Provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, CBI sources said.
Soon after registering the case, the agency carried out searches at four locations. CBI sources said the case pertains to allocation of Gare Palma IV/1 coal block Jindal Strips Limited and Jindal Steel and Power.
“It is, interalia, alleged that the company entered into irregular mining lease covering area much beyond the coordinates stipulated by ministry, resorted to excess coal mining and irregular regularisation of area beyond coordinates,” the official said.
( Source : PTI )
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