HC Panel Finds Cement Firms Imported 0.3 Million Tonnes Coal

07 May 2026 CW Team

A High Court-appointed panel has found that cement firms in Meghalaya imported 0.3 million (mn) tonnes (t) of coal without valid papers, the panel reported. The committee identified deficiencies in documentation and compliance by multiple companies and recommended immediate administrative action to address lapses. The panel called for a thorough investigation into the imports and for relevant agencies to account for regulatory failures.

The quantity was converted from regional measurements and was described as entering supply chains without adequate transit permits or statutory clearances. The review examined shipping manifests, consignment notes and port receipts as part of its assessment of documentary compliance. The panel noted gaps in record keeping and cross-border movement controls that allowed consignments to be received and processed without complete paperwork.

The findings raise concerns about compliance with environmental and safety norms as well as revenue protection, the panel observed. It urged coordination between state enforcement bodies, customs and transport departments to seal procedural loopholes and to initiate recovery or penalty proceedings where violations are established. The committee also recommended an audit of prior imports to determine the scale of irregularities and to prevent recurrence and suggested training and capacity building for enforcement staff to improve detection of irregular consignments.

Officials have been directed to submit detailed compliance reports to the High Court panel within a stipulated timeframe to enable further judicial scrutiny. The panel emphasised the need for clearer guidelines for movement of coal within the region and for enhanced monitoring mechanisms. The report will form the basis for any subsequent administrative or legal action as determined by the court.

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