Govt. to move HC on behalf of Dalit families facing eviction
The State government plans to take legal action to prevent the eviction of seven Dalit families from the Paryathukavu settlement. Minister Roji M. John announced that the government would approach the High Court to present its case and ensure the families are not forcibly removed. If the court rules against them, the government has pledged to provide housing and land for the affected families.
- ▪The government will approach the High Court on Monday regarding the eviction of Dalit families.
- ▪Minister Roji M. John assured that no police action would occur until the court's decision is made.
- ▪The eviction attempt has faced significant resistance from the families and political controversy.
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The State government on Friday said it would pursue all legal measures to prevent the eviction of seven Dalit families of Paryathukavu settlement near Malayaidamthuruth, Kizhakkambalam. Promising to take over the legal battle that the residents of the settlement have been pursuing for decades, Minister for Higher Education Roji M. John said the government would approach the High Court on Monday.“The government will attempt to convey to the High Court its stand on the matter. The Advocate General has been given due directions for this,” the Minister said after a discussion with the affected families and the officials concerned at the District Collector’s chamber on Friday night.The Minister announced that if the court verdict turned unfavourable, the government would rehabilitate the…
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