The Central Bureau of Investigation is examining the role of some more companies in connection with “irregular” allocation of coal blocks. The agency has so far registered 20 cases in coal block allocation scam.
“We are scrutinising the papers to ascertain whether we have enough evidence to go ahead with the registration of cases against these companies. The applications filed by the companies seeking allocations are also being examined. Following consultations with our legal team, we will take a final call,” said a senior CBI officer.
The agency may register some more cases after it is apprised of the findings of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), which was in March instructed by the Supreme Court to examine 25 preliminary enquiries earlier instituted by the CBI into suspected irregularities in the allocations.
The court issued the orders following a difference of opinion between the investigating officer and supervisory officers over closure of the preliminary enquiries in question.
The CVC, which has also been scrutinising documents pertaining to other allocations, has submitted its remarks on 17 of the enquiries to the Supreme Court, reportedly opposing closure in several cases.
Besides, it is learnt to have recommended registration of FIRs based on some of these enquiries.
