Meghalaya HC Seeks Action Report on Illegal Tree Felling by June 24

Shillong, June 13: The Meghalaya High Court has granted time to the Meghalaya state government to file its report on the action taken to stop the illegal felling of trees across the state by June 24.

In its order passed on Thursday (June 12), the division bench comprising Chief Justice I.P. Mukerji and Justice W. Diengdoh said, “Accordingly, we adjourn this public interest litigation till June 24, 2025, to enable the State to file the report. At least initiation of action and some positive move in that direction must be shown in the report.”

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This public interest litigation initially sought orders from the Court to stop illegal or irregular felling of trees in and around the Lower New Colony area, Laitumkhrah. Subsequently, the bench decided to expand the scope of the writ petition to cover the entire East Khasi Hills district and later to include all districts of the state.

By its order dated April 9, 2025, the bench had directed the State to file a report regarding action taken in terms of that order to stop the illegal felling of trees.

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However, no action has been taken so far, as the State has not filed any report. Accordingly, Additional Advocate General N.D. Chullai prayed for time to file the report.

(Newmai News Network)