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Kochi: The state govt has informed the high court that public access to details of the digital survey in Munnar will be ensured through an online platform.
Accordingly, the bench adjourned the matter to Oct 22.
the bench of Justices Devan Ramachandran and Basant Balaji said it was monitoring developments in Idukki district and that any violation would be dealt with in accordance with the law and with the seriousness it warranted While recording the submissions. Additional advocate general K C Vincent made these submissions in response to a batch of petitions seeking the eviction of encroachers in Munnar. In response, the AAG submitted that a list of assignable lands was being prepared and that the monitoring committee had been instructed to take the necessary steps. Separately, the special investigation team is verifying pattas in the area as part of the digital survey. Meanwhile, the amicus curiae appointed by the court referred to certain news reports on the renewal of the cardamom lease in the area and the alleged corruption associated with it. The AAG submitted that all allegations in this regard would be examined and responded to by the next date of hearing. The AAG also assured the court that all future encroachments would be strictly monitored and removed.
Previously, the court had directed the state govt to inform it whether a list of assignable lands existed under the Kerala Land Assignment Act and Rules.