Madras HC orders CBI enquiry into ₹422 cr NLC corruption allegations

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CNBC TV18•12-02-2026, 12:49
Madras HC orders CBI enquiry into ₹422 cr NLC corruption allegations
- •Madras High Court directs CBI to enquire into alleged large-scale corruption at Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited (NLC).
- •Court declines immediate registration of an FIR, citing need for verification of allegations.
- •Petitioner alleged NLC officials, in collusion with contractors, caused ₹422 crore loss between 2022-2025.
- •Allegations include contract violations, inflated project costs, misuse of CSR funds, and forged documents.
- •CBI to summon petitioner on February 23 for enquiry; petitioner must provide supporting documents.
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