Arippa land struggle beneficiaries in Keralam face bleak Onam
More than 200 landless families are caught in an administrative trap after receiving title deeds, reportedly without Forest dept. NOC; panchayat authorities refuse to issue basic documentation, leaving residents without possession certificates, house numbers, or power connections
In Keralam, a land struggle that has persisted for over a decade has culminated in a bitter aftermath for 42-year-old Shyni and more than 200 other landless families. Upon receiving title deeds for a fraction of their claimed land, the families' Onam celebrations turned into a day of despair. The mere act of holding the paper has left them feeling betrayed and worse off than before their agitation ended.
Despite the State granting the land titles, they are unable to construct permanent homes or improve their temporary shelters, as the plots are deemed protected forest land under the Forest Conservation Act. This has left the families without essential documents like possession certificates, house numbers, and electricity connections, plunging them into a state of crisis.
Community leaders express their frustration, stating that their pleas to the authorities have fallen on deaf ears, leaving the beneficiaries trapped in a bureaucratic nightmare with no relief in sight.
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