State Should Have Provided Alternate Sources Of Livelihood To Those Affected By Cessation Of Coal Mining Operations: Meghalaya High Court

The Meghalaya High Court on Thursday emphasized the need for the State government to provide alternative sources of livelihood to individuals who have been affected by cessation of mining activities in the State. The remarks were made after State submitted that due to sudden stoppage of mining activities, people were forced to continue with it despite the prohibition. Finding no force in...