Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Bhatti Denies SCCL Scam Allegations
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu strongly denied allegations of irregularities in Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) tenders.
He said the site visit clause was included in tenders since 2018 and is followed by other public sector units.
Bhatti welcomed a comprehensive inquiry into all SCCL contracts since 2014.
Meanwhile, the Union coal ministry’s technical committee is investigating the cancellation of a key tender for the Naini coal mine, focusing on document verification and potential misplacement of records.
The probe is also examining the utilisation of CSR funds and comparing SCCL’s practices with those of other coal companies.
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy inspected the Padmavathi Khani Underground Coal Mine and stressed the need to improve coal quality and reduce production costs.
He assured workers of the Centre's support and dismissed rumours of privatisation, emphasizing worker safety and the importance of keeping SCCL free from political interference.
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu denied allegations of irregularities in SCCL tenders, calling them baseless.
Bhatti stated that the site visit clause was included in tenders since 2018 and is followed by other PSUs nationally.
He welcomed a comprehensive inquiry into all SCCL contracts since 2014.
The Union coal ministry’s technical committee is investigating the cancellation of a key tender for the Naini coal mine, examining document verification and potential misplacement of records.
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy inspected the Padmavathi Khani Underground Coal Mine and stressed the need to improve coal quality and reduce production costs, while dismissing privatisation rumours.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, and the Union coal ministry’s technical committee
- What
- Allegations of irregularities in SCCL tenders and ongoing investigation, along with efforts to improve coal quality and reduce production costs
- When
- Allegations made recently, investigation ongoing, minister's visit on Sunday
- Where
- Hyderabad, Kothagudem, and Padmavathi Khani Underground Coal Mine (PVK-5)
- Why
- To address allegations of favoritism and irregularities in SCCL tenders, and to ensure sustainable growth and worker welfare
Government and SCCL Management
Opposition and Allegations
Tender Irregularities
Government and SCCL Management
The site visit clause was included in tenders since 2018 and is followed by other PSUs nationally. The allegations are baseless.
Opposition and Allegations
There are allegations of irregularities in SCCL tenders, including favoritism and improper procedures.
Investigation and Transparency
Government and SCCL Management
A comprehensive inquiry into all SCCL contracts since 2014 is welcomed to clear the air.
Opposition and Allegations
An independent and thorough investigation is necessary to uncover any potential misconduct or irregularities.
- Deputy Chief Minister
- Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu
- Company Involved
- Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL)
- Allegations
- Irregularities in tenders, including Naini coal block and diesel supply deals
- Site Visit Clause
- Included in tenders since 2018, followed by PSUs nationally
- Investigation
- Union coal ministry’s technical committee probing tender cancellation
- Committee Members
- Chetan Shukla and Marapalli Venkateswarlu
- Union Minister
- G. Kishan Reddy
- Concerns Raised
- Possible misplacement of records, CSR fund utilisation
- Coal Quality and Costs
- Need to improve coal quality and reduce production costs for sustainable growth
- Employment
- Direct employment to around 40,000-50,000 workers across eight districts of Telangana
- Worker Safety
- Centre’s push for a zero-accident mining policy and ₹1-crore insurance cover for workers
- Privatisation Rumours
- Dismissed as false and baseless by the Union minister
Sources
Coal Ministry Panel Probes SCCL Tender Cancellation
Bhatti Says No SCCL Scam, Site Visit Is Old Requirement
Bhatti rebuts Oppn talk on Singareni tenders
BRS demands cancellation of all tenders of Singareni Collieries
Kishan Seeks Better Coal From SCCL, Cut In Production Costs
