Shillong, Oct 4: The High Court of Meghalaya wanted that illegally-mined coal should not be diverted to cement and coke industries in the state. AdvertisementIn addition to the report filed by the state, Advocate General informed that details have been obtained and further details are awaited as to the extent of use of coal and the source of such coal in the ferro-alloy, cement and coke industries. The Advocate General informed that pursuant to certain observations made by Justice Katakey in one of the interim reports, show-cause notices have been issued to some of the units manufacturing cement in the state. The state also assured the court that the disposal of the previously mined coal is continuing as per schedule and, as far as practicable, the schedule submitted in court will be adhered to. The court has directed that the matter will again appear after six weeks and that Justice Katakey be paid an ad hoc remuneration of Rs.

Source: Daily Nation October 04, 2023 23:43 UTC