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Katakey panel to report illegal coal mining to high court

Shillong, Jan 28: The high-court appointed coal committee led by BP Katakey will report to the High Court of Meghalaya about illegal coal mining in Meghalaya.

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Speaking to reporters after a meeting with the concerned officials on Tuesday here, Katakey admitted that the issues related to illegal coal mining will be reported to the court.

Katakey will submit his report before the court which will take up the matter in February.

He had received seven complaints and verification was done on illegal coal mining in South Garo Hills.

Katakey had also sought inquiry into illegal coal mining in East Jaintia Hills as he had received photos and videos in this regard.

He also wanted aerial survey to ascertain illegal coal mining, and assess seized and inventoried coal.

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