Adi Dravidar heirs of Thoti Inam land grant contest encroachments in Krishnagiri, demand restoration
Legal heirs of Adi Dravidar families are challenging the encroachment of 'Thoti Inam' lands in Krishnagiri, seeking restoration of their ancestral titles. The Krishnagiri District Revenue Officer is set to adjudicate these claims following allegations of official negligence.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing struggles regarding land rights, historical social justice, and the enforcement of government circulars for marginalized communities.
The Krishnagiri District Revenue Officer will hear and adjudicate Thoti Inam land claims on Thursday (June 11, 2026). The hearing is an outcome of a Writ petition filed by the legal heirs of Thoti Inam lands at Avathuvadi village in Mottur panchayat here. There will also be hearings on claims of Thotti Inam land from Nallur panchayat and Lakshmipuram panchayat in Hosur and Krishnagiri, respecitviely.
The article focuses on the grievances of a marginalized group and highlights allegations of government corruption/negligence.
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