SC panel member directs officials to resolve Dalits land issues promptly
A member of the Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Scheduled Castes has ordered revenue officials to resolve land-related grievances for Dalit communities. The directive also mandates improvements to basic civic amenities in SC colonies to address long-standing neglect.
Why it matters
Ensuring land rights and basic infrastructure for marginalized communities is a key aspect of social justice and administrative accountability.
Member of Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Scheduled Castes Ravada Seetharam on Thursday directed revenue officials to resolve the land- related issues of Dalit communities in a time bound manner. He received petitions from Dalit residents and later held a review meeting with tehsildars (mandal revenue officials) to review the status of previous grievances. Mr. Ravada said that many people from the community had raised concerns over alleged encroachment and grabbing of their lands at different places in Parvatipuram-Manyam district.
He also directed the officials to address the lack of civic amenities in SC colonies, including drinking water and drainage systems.
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