In the backdrop of lack of burial ground for the SC/ST members, Deputy Commissioner (in charge) K M Chandre Gowda said that measure will be taken to sanction land for the burial ground. He was speaking at SC/ST review meeting organised by the police department.
He said the government will issue a notification to legalise the houses which were constructed on the government land under 94 C, soon. After the circular is notified, the poor can legalise their houses.
A taluk-level meeting will be organised in Virajpet to solve the problems faced by the SC/ST members.
Superintendent of Police Manjunath Annigeri said suitable measures will be taken to reclaim the land belonging to SC/ST being encroached by others. There are complaints on the sale of illicit liquor in several tribal haadi. The police can initiate action after getting the written complaint.
Ex servicemean H B Ganesh said “there is lack of burial grounds in Aimangala, Chembebellur, Hudikeri, Arameri, Kadanoor and other villages. The district administration should earmark land for the purpose.”
Dalit leader Sannayya said Virajpet taluk office should issue caste, income and other certificates.
“Several paddy fields are unutilised in Somwarpet. Such fields should be distributed among the SC/ST beneficiaries,” said Jayappa from Somwarpet.
Budakattu Sangha President B R Chandru said “BPL ration cards are not distributed to the genuine tribal beneficiaries, Without the ration card and voters ID, the tribals are finding it difficult to avail facilities from the government.”
Ramakrishna said “tribals do not have title deeds in Sinchona Haadi. The tribal houses are in deplorable condition.” Zilla Panchayat vice-president Kaveri Social Welfare Officer L G Ganti and others were present.