Addressing a press meet, Hindu Jagaran Vedike convener Satyajit said “MSEZ officials had resorted to such a move despite the High Court granting a stay (27323725/2010) on Friday. They used muscle power to remove temporary fencing put up by the residents there.”
He said that the state government, district administration and police should respond to the plight of the residents of the area. The directions of the High Court should be followed.
However, denying charges made by the Vedike, MSEZ officials stated, “We have received possession of land from KIADB on January 27, and hence the land belongs to MSEZL. This land is essential for formation of approach road.
There is no stay brought on MSEZL by earlier owners,” they said. MP Nalin Kumar Kateel visited Kudubi Padavu on Tuesday and consoled the residents.
Published 02 February 2010, 16:55 IST