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Another year, another mining tragedy — why Meghalaya's ...

A major revenue generator for the state, coal mining in Meghalaya has also been under the scanner for its impact on local ecology. Among other implications, it has been reported that unscientific mining practices have led many water bodies to become acidic. Under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, miners are supposed to register …

Are Illegal Exports to Bangladesh Spurring Rat Hole Coal ...

At present, all forms of coal mining in Meghalaya are illegal since the state government has not handed out any leases. Neither have any coal mining …

Meghalaya: Scourge of Illegal Coal Mining Persists Despite ...

In its fourth report to the green tribunal in August 2019, the panel noted that large-scale illegal coal mining in Meghalaya "before and after imposition of ban by the Hon'ble NGT in April 2014 resulting in huge damage to the environment has continued mainly due to non-exercise of powers" conferred to statutory authorities in the state ...

Meghalaya Lokayukta for CBI probe into coal scam - The ...

Meghalaya Lokayukta for CBI probe into coal scam. SHILLONG, March 17: The Meghalaya Lokayukta has once again advised the state government to recommend CBI inquiry to find out the mastermind of the illegal mining and transportation of coal. Hearing a petition filed by leader of Opposition, Mukul Sangma against illegal mining and transportation ...

Stop illegal mining or face contempt of court: NGT panel ...

Shillong, Jan 11 (IANS) A three-member committee of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday asked the Meghalaya government to either stop illegal coal mining in the state or face contempt of ...

Meghalaya illegal mine: SC is told that coal miners ...

Mining disaster Meghalaya tells SC that families of trapped coal miners have agreed to call off search operation Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said the state had filed an affidavit in the ...

Meghalaya mining ban - Assam Tribune

After nearly eight years, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has disposed of the proceedings relating to the ban on unscientific and unregulated mining in Meghalaya. The NGT's observations that include a number of recommendations including those for restoration of the natural environment are a scathing indictment on the State Government's ...

SC Bans Transportation of Extracted Coal Lying at Various ...

SC Bans Transportation of Extracted Coal Lying at Various Sites in Meghalaya. ... as to why the state has not been able to stop illegal and unauthorised mining. ... The committee was constituted during the hearing of the petition which had sought a ban on coal mining in Meghalaya. It had also taken into account some reports of the state ...

Illegal Coal Mine In Meghalaya: Latest News, Photos ...

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Meghalaya govt sought a way around NGT ban on coal …

In 2014, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) had banned rat-hole coal mining. (Source: Meghalaya Police) Even as 13 miners trapped by the flooding of an illegal coal mine in East Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya are presumed dead, the …

Petition to NGT drags minister - The ... - The Shillong Times

The petitioner sought the intervention of NGT to stop illegal coal mining and action against those perpetuating the unlawful activities. He filed a petition urging that is a need on the part of NGT to direct the state to stop illegal mining, transport and export of coal from Meghalaya.

REPORTABLE IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CIVIL …

to check and combat the unregulated coal mining in Tribal areas of State of Meghalaya which coal mining resulted not only loss of lives but damaged the environment of the area. Details of appeals 3. Civil Appeal Nos. 10720 of 2018, 10611 of 2018 and 10907 of 2018 have been filed against order dated 31.08.2018 passed by the National Green Tribunal,

Mapping The Human Rights And Environmental ... - Live Law

SC Judgments; लाइव लॉ हिंदी ... Mapping The Human Rights And Environmental Perils Of Illegal Coal Mining In Meghalaya: An Analysis ... it is a wake-up call to stop using oil ...

Complaint against 'illegal coal mining' in Meghalaya's ...

CRF, in its complaint, has urged the chief secretary for action against those concerned officials for allowing the "illegal acts" to continue. Earlier, an order allowing the transport of coal through the state of Meghalaya from Assam was given to one M/S Jaimaa Coal Private Limited of Guwahati. Through the order, the coal from outside the ...

Has Meghalaya Govt Failed to Curb Illegal Stone Mining ...

First, there has to be a political will to curb and altogether stop illegal mining. In this cash-strapped state, mining licenses may be a source of revenue and the state should file a report through the Chief Secretary as to the measures which have been adopted to stop illegal mining," the division bench of Chief Justice Banerjee said in its order.

NGT panel blames 'un-abetted illegal mining' for …

Stop illegal mining or face contempt of court: NGT panel ...

Shillong, Jan 11 (IANS) A three-member committee of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday asked the Meghalaya government to either …

Meghalaya Coal Miners: Latest News, Photos, Videos on ...

More than three weeks after an illegal coal pit in Meghalaya's East Jaintia district was flooded trapping five miners, rescuers on Friday fished out …

No Bar on Illegal Miners as Goa Set to Resume Mining ...

The Goa government has decided to restart mining despite the ecological damage caused by unscientific mining practices and not recovering Rs 35,000 crore quantified by the Shah Commission as the total extraction of illegal plundering of the resources. A week before the Bill was passed, the Goa cabinet unanimously approved it in a meeting held ...

2021: AN UNFORGETTABLE YEAR FOR MEGHALAYA - The …

MEGHALAYA. By By Our Reporter Last updated Dec 31, 2021. The ionic pine trees axed near EAC Upper Shillong for construction of the Shillong-Dawki road. The year 2021 has come and gone. It was a forgettable year for the 34-lakh odd residents of this tiny Hill State. It arrived amidst apprehensions of the second Covid wave and social distancing ...

How to stop illegal sand mining - iPleaders

Sand is a mineral as defined under Section 3 (e) of Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation Act, 1957 (MMDR Act). This act empowers government and state to make any laws to prevent illegal mining. Sand mining is a practice that is used to extract sand, mainly through open pit. This demand is exalting at alarming rates a result of ever ...

'MDA misled Centre' - The ... - The Shillong Times

SHILLONG, Feb 14: The state BJP has blamed the NPP-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance of misleading the NDA government at the Centre and the Union Minister for Coal, Prahlad Joshi on the issue of illegal coal mining and transportation. "The government misled Joshi and we are upset about it. I blame the state government for not […]

Rat-hole mining rampant in Meghalaya despite NGT ban ...

In 2014, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) had banned rat-hole coal mining. (Source: Meghalaya Police) There seems to be no hope at the end of the tunnel for the 15 labourers trapped in a coal mine a fortnight ago, as search operations have been suspended by the Meghalaya government for want of high-powered pumps to flush out water from the pit.

Illegal Mining In Meghalaya: Latest News, Photos, Videos ...

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New Uranium Mining Projects - Meghalaya, India

India's Forest and Environment Ministry has given clearance to the Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) to start uranium mining in Meghalaya, a mountainous and ecologically fragile province in north-east India. UCIL has earmarked an investment of $229-million to develop the uranium reserves in Meghalaya.

Meghalaya Govt to Move SC on Stopping Operations to ...

Shillong: Around four months after 16 persons were trapped in an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday said the state government will appeal to the Supreme Court to stop the operations to retrieve the bodies. On January 28, the Supreme Court had asked the Centre ...