ALAPPUZHA: District Collector T V Anupama vacated her office after issuing an order to reclaim the paddy field filled by Lake Palace Resort which is owned by former Transport Minister and Kuttanad MLA Thomas Chandy.
The notice was served by Mullackal village officer Y Jayalal on Wednesday after the Collector found the parking ground was constructed violating the Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2008. The paddy field is owned by Leelamma Easow, sister of Thomas Chandy.
According to the notice, one-month time has been granted to reclaim the land and restore the paddy field. If they fail to do this, the district administration will take steps to reclaim the land and the expense will be incurred from the violator.
The report of the District Collector had forced the Chief Minister to oust Thomas Chandy from the minister’s post. However, the High Court gave respite to Chandy after the court found misappropriation in documents produced by the district administration. The report submitted by the District Collector had said the approach road leading to the resort was constructed after filling paddy land and government fund was utilised for constructing the road.