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Kerala govt to restore 85.21 acres land to tribals
The Kerala government on Tuesday decided to take over two windmills set up on 85.21 acres of land belonging to tribals, after it was allegedly illegally occupied by a company in Palakkad district.
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government
on Tuesday decided to take over two windmills set up on 85.21 acres
of land belonging to tribals, after it was allegedly illegally
occupied by a company in Palakkad district.
Chief Minister Oommen Chandy told reporters after a cabinet meeting that ongoing cases against Suzlon Energy Ltd for illegally occupying the land at Attapaddy would continue while the land be restored to the tribals. The government was of the view that the windmills should be run by the Kerala State Electricity Board and the revenue accruing from it be shared with the tribals, he said.
However, the tribals would have the final say on the matter, he said, adding that the government`s intention is only to benefit them. Earlier, the government had worked out a package, which came under criticism from various quarters, where Suzlon was allowed to function in the area on the condition that it would share revenue with tribal families.
PTI
Chief Minister Oommen Chandy told reporters after a cabinet meeting that ongoing cases against Suzlon Energy Ltd for illegally occupying the land at Attapaddy would continue while the land be restored to the tribals. The government was of the view that the windmills should be run by the Kerala State Electricity Board and the revenue accruing from it be shared with the tribals, he said.
However, the tribals would have the final say on the matter, he said, adding that the government`s intention is only to benefit them. Earlier, the government had worked out a package, which came under criticism from various quarters, where Suzlon was allowed to function in the area on the condition that it would share revenue with tribal families.
PTI