Major discrepancies detected in raids

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Major discrepancies have been found following the raids conducted on July 6 by the Chhattisgarh           government's      investigative team to probe                    irregularities in coal       washeries and coal depots of Raigarh, Korba, Bilaspur and Janjgir-Champa      districts.

Discrepancies to the tune of Rs 300 crore has been revealed in Goods and Services Tax (GST), mining royalty, violations of          environmental regulations, use of government land as well as non-diverted land and acquisition of tribal land.

A detailed investigation is being undertaken, an official communication said on Saturday.

Also, the stock arrival, existing and outbound coal stocks, deficiencies in land documents, discrepancies in the calibration of weigh-bridges and other deficiencies were being further investigated.

After complaints of irregularities, coal washeries and coal depots were raided by a joint investigation team of the government's Mineral, Revenue, Police, GST and Environment departments.

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