Attappady land grab row returns as tribal farmer files complaint
A tribal farmer in Attappady has filed a complaint alleging his land was illegally fenced and grabbed by unknown individuals. The case highlights long-standing issues regarding land rights and documentation for tribal communities.
Why it matters
Land disputes involving indigenous populations are critical social justice issues that often reflect systemic failures in local governance and property law.
The issue of alleged tribal land grab has come to the forefront in Attappady again, with a tribal farmer filing complaint that his 10-acre land has been fenced by unknown persons.
According to the complaint, tribal farmer Balan from Paloor hamlet lost a 10-acre land that his family had cultivated for generations. In his complaint filed with the Pudur police, Mr. Balan alleged that he was approached by a group in 2022 with an offer of ₹50 lakh for the land. Due to financial difficulties, he agreed.
He alleged he was told that since it was tribal land, the District Collector’s permission was needed and the full amount would be paid later. He said he had received only ₹24 lakh in instalments.
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