Law / Governance / Environment
The Justice (Retd.) B.P. Katakey Committee has directed Meghalaya Police to submit a report on the alleged deaths of two coal miners in an illegal mine in East Jaintia Hills.
The one-member committee, appointed by the Meghalaya High Court to investigate illegal coal mining and its transportation, continues to monitor compliance. It has so far submitted 34 reports to the court, highlighting gaps in enforcement and persistent violations despite repeated bans.
APSC relevance: illegal coal mining in Meghalaya, court-monitored committees, environmental governance and accountability.
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