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HC seeks report on Garo Hills coal mine mishap [1]

Shillong: The Shillong bench of Gauhati High Court has sought a report from the state government on the recent coal mine tragedy in Garo Hills and also on the steps taken to ensure safety of miners in the State.

Accepting a suo-moto PIL on the coal mine mishap, which reportedly claimed 15 lives, the bench directed the state government to submit the report in the form of affidavit by August 28.

Publication Date: 
02/08/2012
Shillong Times (Shillong) [2]
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Garo Hills [3], Coal [4], Mining Accident [5], High Court [6], Public Interest Litigation (PIL) [7], Occupational Safety [8], Health Effects [9], Occupational Health [10], Mining [11], Meghalaya [12], Corporate Legal Accountability [13]
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