Halt Construction Of CPI(M) Offices In Idukki If Found Violative Of Orders Of Revenue Authorities: Kerala High Court To Collector

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed the construction of the CPI(M) Offices in Udumbanchola taluk, Idukki, to be immediately stopped, if found to be in violation of the orders of the revenue authorities. 

The Division Bench comprising Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Sophy Thomas was considering a 2020 petition pertaining to matters of Munnar. The order was passed on being apprised of the construction of party offices at Bison Valley and Shantanpara, in alleged violation of the Revenue Department's orders. 

As per media reports, the CPI(M) is allegedly constructing its Area Committee office at Santhanpara in violation of the Land Assignment Rules, and despite the issuance of two stop memos by the Village Officer, the construction activities continued unabated. 

It is in this light that the Court today directed the District Collector to ensure that the constructions are stopped forthwith, if the same is found to be in violation of the Orders of the revenue authorities. The District Police Chief was also directed to provide necessary assistance to the District Collector to stop the construction. 

Case Title: One Earth One Life v. State of Kerala 

Case Number: W.P. (C) 1801/ 2010