In the wake of a large number of people from Tamil Nadu allegedly attempting to get land in Idukki, the Revenue Dept has demanded a Vigilance inquiry into the whole episode. A Vigilance inquiry had been sought after it was found that those who had land and other properties in Tamil Nadu were allegedly attempting to get land in the state, Revenue Minister Adoor Prakash has said.
It has also been found that several Tamilians who have land, voters ID and ration cards at their native places also submitted applications to get new ration cards, voters ID and possession certificate. Hundreds of applications are being received every day, which has generated suspicion. Moreover, there was also an increase in the number of applicants for getting land in Idukki, he said. Those who had left the state for their respective villages in Tamil Nadu long back are also now applying for land in Idukki, he said. Prakash said that all these illegal moves would derail the government’s initiative to provide land for the landless. Stating that all the applications will be scrutinised, he said that the government was firm that only genuine applicants got land.
Earlier, ‘Express’ had reported that the state Intelligence wing had said that a large number of people from Tamil Nadu in the guise of landless natives are attempting to get government land in Munnar, Chinnar and Vattavada areas of Idukki district. The Intelligence wing had asked the Revenue officials in the district to be cautious before distributing land to landless people in these areas.