Hyderabad: The Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) is taking strong steps to fight corruption within the company. They have announced a plan to reward people who report corrupt activities. The company also promised to keep the identity of whistleblowers confidential if they provide correct information about corrupt practices.
The company’s Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), B N Balaram, stated that the State’s anti-corruption department and criminal investigation agencies are already investigating some irregularities linked to the company’s medical board. He added that once the CID (Criminal Investigation Department) submits its report about middlemen involved in the medical board process, action will be taken against those responsible based on the findings.
Balaram also encouraged anyone with information about employees or others causing losses to the company to come forward. He said such information could be shared with the company’s vigilance department by calling 9491144104 or emailing vig@scclmines.com, as long as evidence is provided.
During a review meeting with the vigilance department, the CMD issued a warning to employees. He said that workers who submit false certificates or are medically unfit will have their terminal benefits withheld. He also stressed that the compassionate recruitment process is meant for employees with genuine health problems. If anyone is found abusing this process through corruption, they will be fired, and further action will be taken against everyone involved.
