State Should Have Provided Alternate Sources Of Livelihood To Those Affected By Cessation Of Coal Mining Operations: Meghalaya High Court
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State Should Have Provided Alternate Sources Of Livelihood To Those Affected By Cessation Of Coal Mining Operations: Meghalaya High Court

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The remarks were made after State submitted that due to sudden stoppage of mining activities, people were forced to continue with it despite the prohibition. Finding no force in this argument, the bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee, Justices H. S. Thangkhiew and W Diengdoh remarked, The Meghalaya High Court on Thursday emphasized the need for the State government to provide alternative sources of livelihood to individuals who have been affected by cessation of mining activities in the State. The Court also took note of State's efforts towards commencing scientific mining of coal and suggested it to encourage the formation of cooperative bodies among small miners. Meanwhile, the Court has asked the State to file a fresh status report on the progress made in dealing with illegal mining, transportation of illegally-mined coal, and operation of illegal coke plants through the Secretary in the Mining Department. Case Title: In Re: : Illegal Mining of coal in the State of Meghalaya Click Here To Read/Download Order

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