Vigilance Compedium - CCL

Government of India
Ministry of Coal & Mines
Department of Coal
Shastri Bhawan
New Delhi-110 001
SECRETARY
Telephone:3384884
Fax:3381678
No.Secy(Coal)/04 6 th May, 2004
Dear Shri Shashi Kumar,
During my visit to Talcher and Ib Valley coalfields, I have noticed that our utilization
of HEMM is far from satisfactory. Both on account of availability and utilization, we are far
below normally acceptable norms. I feel that the situation may not be far different in other
mines of coal companies.
2. I also noticed that in spite of very well equipped central workshop at Talcher, a large
number of shovels and dumpers at Ib Valley have been frequently under brake down. Many
of the dumpers and shovels do not have their hour meters functional. I was told by the line
managers that hour meters have remain dis-functional for several months for want of
necessary cables. They have also informed that because of undue delay in procurement it has
not been possible to get hour meters functional.
3. I am seriously concerned about such under utilization of expensive machinery by the
industry and its adverse impact on productivity. This is symptomatic of unprofessional
management and poor work culture, and needs to be paid serious and immediate attention.
4. It is requested that Senior Technical Officers at the Board level in subsidiaries as well
as CIL should intensively tour operating areas and see that problems, if any, in proper
utilizations of HEMM are carefully analyzed and HEMM is put to optimum use. I have a
feeling that industry can easily achieve 20 to 25% growth by better utilization of existing
HEMM. I would like this matter specially covered by you and CMDs of subsidiaries in
monthly D.O. letter.
5. I also feel concerned that while productivity levels are reported to be high where work
has been outsourced, the same are very low where work is being undertaken departmentally.
I see no reason for such a situation. When our workers are better paid and looked after they
should be highly motivated and more productive.
6. Please see that all necessary steps are taken for increasing productivity of man and
machines in the Industry and new bench marks are set up for improved performance.