Government will take steps to lift construction ban in Idukki, says Keralam Minister

Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar distributing titles to Karunapuram resident Sarojini at the title deed fest in Cheruthoni on Thursday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The State government will take steps to lift the construction ban in Idukki district, Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar said on Thursday (September 24, 2026).Speaking to the media at Cheruthoni, the Minister said the government would remove hurdles regarding the felling of trees grown by farmers on title deed (pattayam) lands. He noted that the government will also take steps to renew the Cardamom Kuthakapattam (lease) before September 30.“Revenue officials must behave courteously toward people who visit offices with land-related grievances,” the Minister warned.The Minister was speaking after inaugurating the district-level title deed distribution fest at Cheruthoni on Thursday. “As part of the 100-day action plan, nearly 7,000 title deeds have been distributed across the State so far. Once the Palakkad district-level fest concludes, the total number of title deeds distributed is expected to cross 10,000,” Mr. Anilkumar said.“People no longer need to wait years to receive title deeds. The government will ensure that all eligible beneficiaries in the State receive their title deeds,” he added.Township planThe Minister also announced that steps would be taken to develop a township at Painavu near Cheruthoni.Officials said 683 title deeds were distributed at the Cheruthoni fest. Government Chief Whip Apu John Joseph, Idukki MP Dean Kuriakose, MLAs Senapathy Venu, Cyriac Thomas, F. Raja, and Roy K. Paulose, District Collector Dineshan Cheruvatt, and Devikulam Subcollector V.M. Arya among others attended the event.Meanwhile, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will visit the district on Friday to discuss land-related issues in Idukki. A meeting will be held in the Collectorate conference hall at 10 a.m. and Forest Minister Shibu Baby John and Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob are also scheduled to attend. Published - September 24, 2026 07:50 pm IST