Land encroachment: Kerala Revenue dept. serves notice on Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan
The Hindu
The Udumbanchola land records (LR) tahsildar has notified Congress legislator Mathew Kuzhalandan to answer charges that he had grabbed environmentally sensitive land for commercial purposes at Chinnakkanal, near Munnar, in Idukki district of Kerala.
The Udumbanchola land records (LR) tahsildar has notified Congress legislator Mathew Kuzhalnadan to answer charges that he had grabbed environmentally sensitive land for commercial purposes at Chinnakkanal, near Munnar, in Idukki district of Kerala.
According to sources, the tahsildar has accorded Mr. Kuzhalnadan 15 days to reply to the notice.
The Revenue department has also registered a case against Mr. Kuzhalnadan under the Kerala Land Conservancy Act.
Recently, the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) questioned Mr. Kuzhalnadan on charges that he encroached upon 50 cents of government land at Chinnakkanal.
A report submitted by the Udumbanchola LR tahsildar to the Idukki District Collector Sheeba George pointed out that Mr. Kuzhalnadan had 50 cents of government-owned land at Chinnakkanal.
Based on the report, the Collector directed the Udumbanchola LR tahsildar to reclaim the property allegedly encroached upon.
A senior Revenue department official said Mr. Kuzalandan can submit the land records during the hearing.
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