High Court panel criticizes Meghalaya for delays in illegal mining crackdown

A High Court-constituted committee has criticized the Meghalaya government for repeated delays in enforcing action against illegal coal mining and transportation in the state. The panel flagged the state's sluggish implementation of mine closure policies and failure to effectively shut down fossil fuel sources feeding coke plants.

The committee expressed concern over the slow pace of enforcement measures needed to curb illegal mining operations. The state government has faced criticism for not taking decisive steps to address the issue despite court directives.