SC issues notice to ED in coalgate

“As per the scheme of the PMLA, which deals with the proceeds of a crime, the coal blocks/mining leases in question are liable to be attached under Section 5 of the PMLA in view of the fact that the allocation of the blocks allegedly involved the commission of offences scheduled under the PMLA,” he submitted.

He contended that the ED must be asked to explain the status of its investigations in the coal block allocation cases.

The bench after hearing his arguments issued notice to the ED asking it to file response by January 15 when the case will be taken up for hearing.