Maharashtra Court Cracks Down on Corruption: Former WCL Officials Sentenced to 5 Years' Imprisonment
In a significant blow to corruption, a Maharashtra court has sentenced two former Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) officials to 5 years' imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 20,000 in a bribery case.
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The accused, Shri Manik Lal Paul, then Manager (Finance), WCL, Neeljai Sub Area, and Shri Avinash Marotrao Kakde, then Clerk (E&M), O/o Chief Manager (E&M), WCL Neeljai North Open Cast Mine, Neeljai, were found guilty of demanding and accepting bribes from a complainant.
According to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the accused had demanded bribes in exchange for passing the bills of the complainant related to repairing and RTO passing of an ambulance. The CBI had laid a trap and caught the accused red-handed while demanding and accepting the bribe.
The case was registered on May 6, 2014, and after completion of the investigation, a charge sheet was filed on January 20, 2015, against the accused in the Court of Special Judge, Kelapur (Maharashtra). The court, after trial, found the accused guilty and sentenced them accordingly.
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Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) is a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, which is a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Coal. WCL is one of the eight subsidiary companies of Coal India Limited and is headquartered in Nagpur, Maharashtra.Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) is a major coal-producing company in India, operating in the states of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The company is committed to sustainable mining practices and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the accused officials found guilty of?
The accused officials were found guilty of demanding and accepting bribes from a complainant.
What was the amount of the bribe demanded by the accused officials?
The amount of the bribe demanded by the accused officials is not specified in the article.
What is the name of the company where the accused officials were employed?
The accused officials were employed at Western Coalfields Limited (WCL).
What is the name of the investigating agency that caught the accused officials red-handed?
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) caught the accused officials red-handed.
What is the sentence awarded to the accused officials?
The accused officials were sentenced to 5 years' imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 20,000.
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