Hyderabad: The state government has reportedly initiated the process to appoint a full-time Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) for the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL). This development follows serious allegations of irregularities within the Naini coal tender process. Sources suggest that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy will finalise the appointment upon his return from the United States in the first week of February. Several senior IAS officers stationed in Delhi and Rajasthan have expressed interest in the prestigious role. Additionally, the names of a few senior IPS officers are also under consideration as the administration seeks to restore stability and oversight to the coal company operations.