An ED spokesman said here today that all 15 including former state mines and geology director Arvind Lolienkar have been asked to remain present before the investigating agency.
They will be questioned in a phased manner from November 1 onwards, he said.
The ED is investigating a case of money laundering based on Justice M B Shah Commission report on illegal mining.
Companies which were issued notices today include Jain Udyog Pvt Ltd, Goa Ispat Pvt Ltd, Mangal Iron Ore Pvt Ltd, Mandovi Pellets Pvt Ltd, Chowgule & Company Pvt Ltd, Kamdhenu Ispat Pvt Ltd, Magnum Mineral Pvt Ltd, Agri Gold Exim Ltd, MMTC Ltd, K B Steel Pvt Ltd, Omega Natural Resources Pvt Ltd, Sunrise Electromelt Pvt Ltd, Frost International Ltd, Bharat Mines & Minerals Pvt Ltd, Canara Overseas Ltd, Bagadiya Brothers as as other firms.
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