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:

1. Statement 1: The Coal Controller's Organization (CCO) is entrusted with the responsibility of collecting and maintaining Coal Statistics. It serves as the major source of this data for the Government of India. This statement is correct. 2. Statement 2: The CCO monitors the progress of development of Captive Coal/Lignite blocks allocated to various companies to ensure adherence to milestones and production schedules. This statement is correct. 3. Statement 3: Under the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act, 1957, the CCO is designated as the competent authority to hear any objection to the Government's notification relating to acquisition of coal-bearing areas. This statement is correct. 4. Statement 4: Ensuring the timely delivery of coal from coal mining companies to end users involves logistics and contractual agreements, which are primarily managed by the mining companies and consumers, possibly facilitated by railways or other transport agencies. This is not a direct responsibility of the CCO. This statement is incorrect. 5. Since statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct, the correct option is (A).