Traditional mining: views of law department sought

Meghalaya forest department has sought the views of law department on the High Court ruling which allowed only traditional mining of limestone and sand in the state.
"We have sought the views of the Law department on the recent High Court ruling which allowed mining of limestone but with a rider that such mining should be undertaken only with traditional methods," Forest and Environment Minister Prestone Tynsong said today.
"I have also requested the Law department to submit a report on this as soon as possible. I have spoken to Law secretary," Tynsong told PTI.
Meghalaya High Court in its January 27 order directed the state forest authorities to allow traditional excavation and transportation of limestone and sand.