Stories
Keralam CM Vows Action Against Encroachers, Supports Settler Farmers in Idukki
- •Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan warned against land encroachment while assuring support for migrant farmers in Idukki.
- •Satheesan stated that land encroachers and settler farmers would be viewed separately, with no tolerance for encroachment.
- •The CM announced plans to expedite the distribution of nearly 5,000 pattas (land titles) and personally intervene in court verdicts hindering distribution.
- •Steps will be taken to prevent human-wildlife conflicts and resolve remaining issues in Idukki within a time-bound framework.
- •More staff and facilities, including vehicles, will be provided to speed up survey procedures, and legislative amendments will revive unused plantations.
Key Questions Answered
Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan assured government support for settler farmers to help resolve their land-related difficulties, while warning that land encroachment would not be tolerated under any circumstances. He also announced that nearly 5,000 land titles (pattas) with no hurdles would be distributed soon.
Chief Minister V D Satheesan stated he will personally intervene to ensure favourable decisions regarding Supreme Court and High Court verdicts that pose hurdles to patta distribution. Additionally, the government will provide more staff and facilities, including vehicles, to speed up district survey procedures within a time-bound framework.
The Keralam government plans to introduce legislative amendments to revive unused plantations. Furthermore, steps will be taken to prevent human-wildlife conflicts as part of resolving the district's ongoing issues.
