Shillong: The Lokayukta has directed the Meghalaya government to recommend a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe to nab the “mastermind” of the illegal mining and transportation of coal in the state.
Lokayukta Chairperson PK Musahary on Wednesday passed the order while disposing of a petition filed by Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma.
The Leader of Opposition had alleged that illegal coal mining is still taking place in violation of MMDR Act, 1957 and complete violation of the NGT ban.
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