Cardamom plantation lands are revenue lands: Minister
Kerala's Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar has affirmed that cardamom plantation lands are classified as revenue lands, aiming to resolve long-standing disputes with the Forest department. The government is working to vacate Supreme Court stay orders and is exploring new economic opportunities for farmers, including tourism and crop diversification.
Why it matters
This policy shift impacts land rights and economic development for thousands of farmers in the Cardamom Hill Reserve, balancing agricultural interests against environmental conservation regulations.
The Revenue department maintains that cardamom plantation lands are indisputably revenue lands. Inaugurating the Cardamom Conclave organised by the Cardamom Planters’ Club on Tuesday evening, the Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar said the government would take steps to resolve claims raised by the Forest department over the Cardamom Hill Reserve (CHR) lands.
The Minister added that the government is taking measures to vacate a Supreme Court stay order regarding these lands. The Chief Minister has also noted that a joint meeting of the Revenue and Forest departments will be convened soon to address the stay. Furthermore, the Minister clarified that the government has no intention of taking over cardamom plantation lands by refusing to collect land revenue taxes.
Mr. Anilkumar also highlighted that the government is considering allowing farmers to cultivate foreign fruits alongside existing crops. Additionally, the government is exploring ways to tap into the tourism potential of plantation lands.
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