The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a preliminary enquiry against officials of Jindal Steel and Power Ltd and Ministry of Environment and Forests for irregularities in granting approval for diversion of forest land for mining purpose in the Saranda forest of Jharkhand between 2007-2013.
The names of the officials were not revealed.
The forest in Jharkhand is said to be rich in mineral wealth.
JSPL had been allotted the Jeraldaburu iron ore mine in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand for captive use.
“We have only come to know of the preliminary enquiry through media reports. JSPL reiterates that we have always co-operated with the investigative agencies and will respond when we receive these queries from the investigative authorities," said a JSPL spokesperson.