New Delhi: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) on Wednesday said that it has constituted a High-Level Standing Review Committee to examine complaints related to employment provided in lieu of land, with an objective to ensure transparent, fair and time-bound grievance redressal.
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In an official statement SECL said that the committee will examine individual cases based on available records, documents and evidence and submit its recommendations to the competent authority. The mechanism is aimed at making the land-for-employment process more transparent and impartial while safeguarding the interests of genuine and eligible beneficiaries.
The committee will be headed by the General Manager (Land & Revenue), SECL Headquarters, Bilaspur. Its members will include the General Managers of Planning & Projects, Human Resources/Manpower and Human Resources/Industrial Relations, along with the Deputy General Manager (Legal) at the SECL headquarters.
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As part of the review process, the committee may examine relevant records, seek information from concerned officials and verify available facts and evidence. Complaints will be dealt with in accordance with applicable rules and prescribed procedures.
SECL said complaints may be submitted by any person regarding alleged irregularities in employment in lieu of land, use of forged or fabricated documents, concealment of material facts for obtaining employment, or other related matters, along with relevant documents and evidence.
The company clarified that there is no provision for withdrawal of a duly registered complaint and advised complainants to submit complaints only on the basis of authentic facts and available evidence.
SECL has also clarified that genuine complaints made in good faith will not be discouraged. However, if, upon investigation, it is established that a complaint is deliberately false or malicious, or has been made with the intention of harassing or causing harm to an innocent person, necessary action may be taken against the complainant in accordance with the prevailing rules and applicable legal provisions. In this regard, action may be initiated under Section 217 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 215(1)(a) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, along with other applicable legal provisions.
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