Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Meghalaya Court Seeks Answers in 4,000 MT Coal Mystery
The Meghalaya High Court is looking into the disappearance of a large amount of illegally mined coal.
About 4,000 metric tons of coal vanished from two depots, even though it was officially recorded.
The court wants to know who allowed this to happen and is asking the state government to find out.
They are also working on how to sell the remaining coal that is stockpiled to avoid more issues.
The court has paused coal auctions to resolve pending matters.
Meghalaya High Court demands accountability for the disappearance of 4,000 MT of illegal coal.
The coal went missing from depots in Rajaju and Diengngan villages.
The disappearance was revealed in the Justice (Retd) BP Katakey Committee report.
The court directed the state to identify those responsible for the missing coal.
The court is also addressing issues around coal stockpiles at Coal India Limited depots.
- Who
- Meghalaya High Court and the Justice (Retd) BP Katakey Committee.
- What
- The disappearance of approximately 4,000 metric tons of illegal coal from two depots.
- When
- The news was reported on July 26.
- Where
- Depots in Rajaju and Diengngan villages, Meghalaya.
- Why
- To determine responsibility for the missing coal and address issues with coal stockpiles.
Accountability for Missing Coal
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Accountability
Accountability for Missing Coal
Demand for accountability from state agencies regarding the missing coal.
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- Missing Coal
- Approximately 4,000 MT
- Depots
- Rajaju and Diengngan
- Court Involved
- Meghalaya High Court
- Report Source
- Justice (Retd) BP Katakey Committee
- CIL Involvement
- Stockpiles at CIL depots