Kerala High Court seeks report on Central funds utilization for Wayanad landslide rehabilitation.
The Kerala High Court's Division Bench, comprising Justices A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and P.M. Manoj, has requested a report from the State government regarding the utilization of ₹120 crore in Central funds allocated for the rehabilitation of people affected by the Wayanad landslides in 2024. This directive came after amicus curiae Ranjith Thampan suggested the report. The court also granted the Centre two more weeks to decide on waiving loans for landslide-affected people. The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is developing a comprehensive disaster management plan (DMP) for its agencies to mitigate natural disasters.
Key Points
- Kerala High Court sought a report on the utilization of ₹120 crore Central funds for Wayanad landslide rehabilitation.
- The Centre has been given two more weeks to decide on loan waivers for landslide victims.
- The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is developing a disaster management plan.
- A township for Wayanad landslide survivors is expected to be completed by December.
Exam Facts
- Kerala High Court sought a report on ₹120 crore Central funds.
- The funds are for rehabilitation of Wayanad landslide victims (2024).
- The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is involved.
- Justices A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and P.M. Manoj constitute the Division Bench.
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