Guwahati, May 9 -- The Meghalaya High Court has extended the deadline for the State government to investigate allegations that Amrit Cement Company has been illegally mining limestone in Jaintia Hills without proper licenses.

While hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Ranjit Chandra Goswami, the division bench, comprising Chief Justice Indra Prasanna Mukerji and Justice Wanlura Diengdoh, noted that the petitioner accused the company of operating without valid mining permits.

Responding to the State's request, the Court granted additional time to complete the investigation. It emphasized that during the inquiry, the officer appointed must ensure all relevant parties are given an opportunity to present their case.

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