The Supreme Court of India on Friday imposed an interim stay on the order of the Deputy Commissioner of East Jaiñtia Hills District in demolition of coke plants in East Jaintia Hills District.

The task of demolition shall continue and target to be completed within 30 days with effect from July 7, West Khasi Hills deputy commissioner Garod LSN Dykes said in a statement issued on Tuesday

Shillong, July 11: Meghalaya High Court-ni ge•etaniko man•ahani gimin a•dokni dingtang dingtang biaprango niam gri chalaienggipa coke plant ba koela so•gipa karkana damgittamko a•dok...

In a press statement, Joint Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya in-charge Forest and Environment Department, said action had already been initiated against the illegal coke plats in December 2022 by shutting down the illegal plants and initiate the process of dismantling the bee-hive coke ovens to ensure that they do not become operational again.