Tahsildar hands over land records to semi-nomadic tribe people

Holenarsipur tahsildar K.R. Srinivas, on Thursday, handed over pahani (RTC) of 20 guntas of land earmarked for Sudugadu Sidda, a semi-nomadic tribe, settled at Bettadasathenahalli in Holenarsipur talu

Holenarsipur tahsildar K.R. Srinivas, on Thursday, handed over pahani (RTC) of 20 guntas of land earmarked for Sudugadu Sidda, a semi-nomadic tribe, settled at Bettadasathenahalli in Holenarsipur taluk. As many as 13 families had been demanding suitable land to build houses for years. The Hindu had carried reports about the people seeking land in June 2019. Then, the tahsildar had rejected the demand citing that they were ‘thieves’ citing statements of some local people. Following the news report, the taluk administration reconsidered the decision and earmarked the land for the community. Later, it was approved by the Deputy Commissioner as well. The people had no Aadhar card, ration card or voters’ identity card. The tahsildar helped them get the cards and enjoy the benefits. Interestingly, these people voted for the first time during the last gram panchayat elections.