Guwahati, Sept. 4 -- The Assam government has told the Gauhati High Court that the "due process of law" was followed while allotting 3,000 bighas of land to Mahabal Cement for setting up a cement factory in Dima Hasao district.

State Advocate General Devajit Saikia said construction will begin only after the company obtains necessary clearances from the Union Environment and Forest Ministry and the pollution control board.

He also submitted a report from a three-member government committee that reviewed the land allotment, assessing its suitability, usability, and implications.

Saikia added that Mahabal Cement, part of the Trivikram Consortium, had applied for 6,000 bighas of land, but the autonomous council approved 3,000 bighas in tw...