Katakey Committee (2025), appointed by the High Court, flagged a deep politico–criminal nexus sustaining illegal mining in Meghalaya, noting that its periodic reports were largely ignored by the executive.
The committee’s observations highlight how politically influential mine owners and local patronage networks weaken enforcement, making regulatory action ineffective despite judicial scrutiny.
This case illustrates a core governance failure where institutional warnings exist, but administrative follow-through remains absent.
APSC Relevance:
Illegal mining, politico–criminal nexus, judiciary–executive relations, environmental governance in the Northeast.
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