Revenue Minister Adoor Prakash has assured to simplify the process of issuing title deeds for the public. He added that the government will re-examine those orders, which made it difficult for those residing in puramboke lands and colonies.
Delivering the concluding address at the district-level revenue-survey adalat late on Monday, Mr. Prakash said that the government will adopt a favourable decision in the issue. The prime intention will be to provide title deeds to those denied the service due to procedural wrangles.
“The legality associated with the orders often delayed the process of issuing the documents. Any aspect that obstructed families from gaining title deeds for plots where they have been staying for over 30 years, cannot not be justified. ‘Pattaya melas’ will be held across the State to distribute land documents for such persons,” he said.
The Minister’s assurance came in the wake of several complaints concerning title deeds that he received at the adalat. Among them was a petition submitted by Sebastian Francis, who has been seeking the document for a plot granted by the State government back in 1957. Having handed over their land and house to the government for the implementation of a scheme, Mr. Francis’ family had been provided a plot of six cents and a house in the Sea View ward in Alappuzha municipality. Upon hearing his grievance, the Revenue Minister assured to resolve his complaint in two months.
The adalat, which commenced by 10 a.m. following the inaugural session, came to an end by around 9 p.m. A total of 1,327 fresh petitions were considered at the adalat. This was in addition to 39,541 petitions that were disposed prior to the programme.
