Kodagu residents propose community buyback of land purchased by spiritual guru near Malma Hill
Residents of Kodagu are seeking to buy back 71 acres of land near Malma Hill that was recently sold to a spiritual guru. The community fears that commercial development on this sacred, eco-sensitive site will threaten local traditions and the environment.
Why it matters
This reflects a growing tension between private land ownership and community efforts to preserve cultural heritage and ecological integrity.
Kodagu residents opposing the alleged commercial activities near the Malma Hill in Nelaji village have received support from the Akhila Kodava Samaja (AKS), a community organisation, which has proposed exploring the possibility of buying back the land through community contributions or negotiations with the present purchaser in an effort to preserve the area’s ecological, cultural, and religious significance.
The article presents the concerns of the residents while acknowledging the legality of the land sale.
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