A weighty responsibility on Soman’s shoulders
The Hindu
The farmer has to keep guard of a huge sandalwood tree in front of his house
It’s a trauma Soman of Kanthallur, near Marayur, goes through everyday. For, the farmer has to keep guard of a huge sandalwood tree in front of the house, the worth of which has been estimated around ₹1 crore. His trouble started when smugglers stole two other sandalwood trees not as big as the abovesaid one from the plot. As per the rules governing the protection of royal trees, including sandalwood, on LA (land assignment) title deed land, it is the obligation of the title deed holder to protect it.More Related News
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