By Our ReporterSHILLONG, Aug 30: The High Court of Meghalaya has asked the state governments of Meghalaya and Assam to cooperate with each other to ensure that the cross-state illegal activities are completely arrested. The court also asked the Meghalaya government to extend its fullest cooperation to Justice Katakey to ensure that the schedule is adhered to and there is no disruption therein. “In particular, great care should be taken to ensure that purchasers of the previously mined coal do not pass off the subsequently illegally-mined coal as the previously mined coal in course of their transactions…” the order added. It may be recalled that in an earlier order, the court had directed the Assam Police chief to take action against persons accused of being involved in illegal mining and transportation of coal in Meghalaya, and to ensure the safety of the petitioners. The court had asked the Meghalaya government to seek help from Assam Police to arrest the “kingpins” involved in illegal mining and transportation of coal in the state.

Source: Daily Nation August 31, 2023 14:54 UTC