Question : COURT OF INQUIRY UNDER MMDR ACT, 1957



(a) whether the Government has constituted Courts of Inquiry under the provision of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957;

(b) if so, the details of Courts of Inquiry constituted during the last three years and the current year alongwith the Inquiries related to accident of place; and

(c) the number of persons found guilty during these inquiries and action taken against them so far?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MINES (SHRI DINSHA PATEL)

(a): No, Madam.

(b) and (c): Does not arise in view of (a) above.