Government will prevent land encroachments: Revenue Minister
The Kerala Revenue Minister announced plans to curb land encroachments in the Wagamon hills and modernize 60-year-old land laws. The government intends to appoint a special panel and increase the number of surveyors to address pending land title applications.
Why it matters
Effective land management and reform are critical for regional development and resolving long-standing property disputes in ecologically sensitive areas.
The government will prevent land encroachment and reclaim seized public property in the Wagamon hills, Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar said on Monday. Speaking to the media in Idukki following media reports highlighting illegal constructions and encroachments on government land in the area, the Minister assured that the government would review these cases seriously and take strict action.
The Minister was speaking after attending a Revenue department review meeting at the Idukki Collectorate. He stated that the government plans to introduce a second Land Reforms Act to ensure land reform benefits reach everyone in the State. “Compared to other districts, Idukki faces unique land-related issues. We need to amend the district’s land laws, which are over 60 years old. A special panel will be appointed to oversee these amendments,” Mr. Anilkumar said.
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