Ensure ryots are not affected by land acquisition: Secretary

The district authorities have identified almost 2,970 acres of land as part of the government’s scheme to distribute land among those belonging to the economically poor backgrounds. Secretary to Chief Minister Solomon Arokiaraj visited the district on Saturday and conducted a review meeting on land distribution. District Collector G. Veerapandian explained to him that layouts … Read more

Opposition parties allege forcible land acquisition

Opposition parties have alleged that the government is forcibly acquiring lands of Dalits and converting tank lands and those of D. Patta as layouts for distribution of sites to the landless poor. The government’s decision to distribute land was a good initiative, but it should not cause agony to others, leaders of Opposition parties said … Read more