Illegal grant of land: PAC recommends criminal cases against erring officers
The Hindu
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Legislative Assembly has recommended to the State Government to file criminal cases against officers allegedly involved in the illegal grant of land meant fo
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Legislative Assembly has recommended to the State Government to file criminal cases against officers allegedly involved in the illegal grant of land meant for farmers who lost their land in Hemavati, Yagachi, and Vatehole projects.
The committee headed by Congress MLA Ramalinga Reddy submitted its interim report in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday.
Taking exception to alleged involvement of officers in granting land based on fake documents, the committee wondered why criminal cases were not filed against officers so far. “Revenue Department officials have responsibility of protecting government properties. It is unfortunate that they granted land illegally. It is like fence itself eating the crop,” the report said.
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