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Meghalaya Govt. Given Deadline to Halt Illegal Coal Trade
🗓 21 Jun 2026, 11:02 AM
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A panel has mandated the Meghalaya government to cease the 'faceless' illegal coal trade within the state, setting a specific deadline for compliance.
An official panel has issued a directive to the Meghalaya government, demanding an immediate cessation of the illegal and often untraceable coal trade operating within the state. The panel has stipulated a clear deadline for the state administration to implement measures and effectively halt these illicit operations.
The 'faceless' nature of the trade suggests a lack of transparency and accountability, making it difficult to identify and prosecute those involved. The directive aims to bring an end to this clandestine activity that has raised environmental and economic concerns.
Further details regarding the specific deadline and the enforcement mechanisms to be employed by the Meghalaya government are expected to be clarified as the situation develops. The panel's action underscores the growing pressure to address illegal mining and trading practices in the region.
The 'faceless' nature of the trade suggests a lack of transparency and accountability, making it difficult to identify and prosecute those involved. The directive aims to bring an end to this clandestine activity that has raised environmental and economic concerns.
Further details regarding the specific deadline and the enforcement mechanisms to be employed by the Meghalaya government are expected to be clarified as the situation develops. The panel's action underscores the growing pressure to address illegal mining and trading practices in the region.