In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller's Organization (CCO)? 1. CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India. 2. It monitors progress of development of Captive Coal/Lignite blocks. 3. It hears any objection to the Government's notification relating to acquisition of coal-bearing areas. 4. It ensures that coal mining companies deliver the coal to end users in the prescribed time. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The Coal Controller's Organization (CCO) is a subordinate office under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. Its roles and responsibilities are defined under various acts, primarily the Coal Mines (Conservation and Development) Act, 1974, and the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act, 1957. Let's analyze the statements:

1. CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India: This statement is correct. The CCO is mandated to collect, compile, and publish statistical data on the coal and lignite sectors, making it a key source of official coal statistics for the government.
2. It monitors progress of development of Captive Coal/Lignite blocks: This statement is correct. The CCO is responsible for monitoring the progress of development and production from captive coal and lignite blocks allocated to various companies for their specific end-use.
3. It hears any objection to the Government's notification relating to acquisition of coal-bearing areas: This statement is correct. Under the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition & Development) Act, 1957, the Coal Controller is empowered to hear objections to government notifications regarding the acquisition of coal-bearing land.
4. It ensures that coal mining companies deliver the coal to end users in the prescribed time: This statement is incorrect. While CCO plays a role in regulation and allocation, ensuring timely delivery of coal to end-users as per commercial contracts is primarily the responsibility of the coal mining companies and their logistical arrangements, not a direct regulatory enforcement function of the CCO. The CCO's role is more about production, quality, and regulatory compliance. Therefore, statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct.