Guwahati, Aug. 13 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Meghalaya government to submit an affidavit within four weeks outlining the actions it has taken to curb illegal mining in the Khasi Hills region.

Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, along with Justices K. Vinod Chandran and N.V. Anjaria, issued the order after senior advocate K. Parameshwar, serving as amicus curiae, informed the court about rampant and ongoing mining in ecologically sensitive forest areas.

During the hearing, the Assam government's counsel told the bench that illegal mining activities in Meghalaya were contributing to flooding in Assam, significantly affecting its citizens.

Granting a final opportunity, the bench directed Meghalaya to file a detailed affidavit expl...