Panel sets deadline for Meghalaya govt. to stop ‘faceless’ illegal coal trade (opens original article in a new tab)

A judicial committee has given the Meghalaya government 15 days to address the 'faceless' illegal coal trade, criticizing the lack of accountability and proposing a state-wide enforcement plan.

• A judicial committee ordered the Meghalaya government to stop illegal coal trade within 15 days
• The committee criticized the lack of accountability for officials allowing illegal coal mining and transportation
• The committee proposed a state-wide enforcement plan to identify vulnerable areas and set up check-gates