Raipur. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has taken the investigation forward in the high-profile Chhattisgarh coal levy and alleged illegal collection case by filing a nearly 9,500-page supplementary chargesheet against 12 named accused before the special court. According to the investigating agency, the chargesheet details transactions involving the alleged illegal collections, their use in political activities, purchase of land and washeries, and cash payments.
The investigation refers to an alleged system of collecting ₹25 per tonne on coal transportation and ₹100 per tonne on iron pellet transportation. Seized diaries, WhatsApp chats, bank transactions and other digital evidence have been examined to establish the alleged flow and subsequent use of the money. According to the investigation, a July 2020 order making approval from the district mining officer mandatory before the issuance of online e-permits helped facilitate the alleged collection mechanism.
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The chargesheet also refers to transactions allegedly linked to Suryakant Tiwari and his associates. According to the investigating agency, when they travelled to different districts to implement the alleged collection system, accommodation at government rest houses was booked in the name of the ‘CM House’. Digital evidence recovered from mobile phones and other documents has been cited in support of this allegation.
The alleged collection from iron pellet transportation also features in the chargesheet. The role of then Director, Geology and Mining, Jaiprakash Maurya, has been mentioned in connection with the alleged collection. According to the chargesheet, evidence emerged that meetings were held with pellet industry representatives and instructions were allegedly issued to ensure payment of ₹100 per tonne to Suryakant Tiwari or his associates.
The supplementary chargesheet claims that 32 diary entries linked to Ram Gopal Agrawal under the names ‘Bhavan’ and ‘C PARTY’ recorded a total of ₹104.20 crore. The investigation allegedly found links between the money and political activities, along with allegations of additional cash payments over and above registered values in land purchases involving companies connected to his family.
Eleven diary entries allegedly linked to Devendra Singh Yadav record ₹3 crore, including money said to have been sent in connection with the Khairagarh by-election. The investigation has examined his alleged role in receiving money and its use for election-related activities and personal purposes. Twenty-two entries under the name of Vinod Tiwari or names associated with him allegedly record around ₹2.12 crore, while 25 entries linked to Rampratap Singh allegedly record approximately ₹2.93 crore. The investigation has examined the alleged use of these funds for political activities, personal expenses and other arrangements.
Four diary entries linked to former Bilaigarh MLA Chandradev Prasad Rai allegedly record ₹49.50 lakh. The chargesheet states that the money was allegedly received from Suryakant Tiwari and used for election-related expenses. Details concerning jewellery allegedly provided to him by Tiwari have also been included.
Two diary entries linked to Jaiprakash Maurya allegedly record ₹1 crore. The investigation has examined his alleged receipt of cash from Tiwari, his communication with him regarding matters concerning the Mining Department and his alleged role in facilitating the collection mechanism.
Piyush Kumar Sahu has allegedly been involved in investing money received by his sister Ranu Sahu from the alleged coal levy into properties held in the names of himself and family members. The investigation examined 13 property purchases involving bank payments as well as alleged cash payments over and above the registered values.
Jogender Singh has been described as a business associate of Suryakant Tiwari. The chargesheet details his alleged role in arranging cash through Jai Ambe Road Lines and providing bank entries through accounts of his firms. Transactions involving approximately ₹40 crore sent to seven firms have also been detailed.
Anurag Chaurasia has allegedly been involved in investing money received through the alleged coal levy in flats and land purchased in the names of himself and family members. The chargesheet details transactions involving Motel Madhuban and bank accounts belonging to family members.
The investigation has also examined the role of Deepesh Tank in allegedly receiving cash over and above the registered value in a land transaction and showing the cash as agricultural income. The chargesheet alleges that he remained connected with the operations and payments of Om Agro Farm even after the land sale.
The role of Sunil Kumar Agrawal of the Indramani Group has been examined in connection with allegedly keeping cash sent by Suryakant Tiwari, making further payments from it and investing the money in the purchase of a washery. Details of transactions involving the group, washeries and land purchases have been included.
Rahul Mishra, who allegedly worked on construction projects linked to Suryakant Tiwari, has been accused of keeping large amounts of cash and making the money available to Tiwari through Nikhil Chandrakar whenever required. The chargesheet contains details concerning alleged cash storage and payments connected with construction work.
A main chargesheet and five supplementary chargesheets had already been filed in the case. The investigation into other possible suspects and remaining financial transactions is continuing.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
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