TARATDAC Seeks Action Against Land Occupation in Melakuyilkudi
TARATDAC petitions Collector over illegal occupation of beneficiary land in Melakuyilkudi
The Hindu
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Members of the Tamil Nadu Association for the Rights of All Types of Differently Abled and Caregivers (TARATDAC) have petitioned District Collector K.J. Praveen Kumar regarding the illegal occupation of land designated for differently abled individuals in Melakuyilkudi, Madurai West Taluk. They allege that a local individual is preventing beneficiaries from constructing their homes and has threatened them, demanding legal action under the Rights of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
- 0123 differently abled individuals are affected by the illegal occupation of their land, which was granted under state government schemes in 2024.
- 02The land in question is located in Melakuyilkudi, Madurai West Taluk, Tamil Nadu.
- 03The individual causing the disruption is known for illegally seizing land and selling it at high prices.
- 04TARATDAC members reported that the individual has previously damaged construction materials at the beneficiaries' sites.
- 05Despite multiple complaints, local police have not taken action against the individual, citing ongoing investigations.
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Members of the Tamil Nadu Association for the Rights of All Types of Differently Abled and Caregivers (TARATDAC) have approached District Collector K.J. Praveen Kumar, urging action against a local individual who has illegally occupied land allocated to differently abled individuals in Melakuyilkudi, Madurai West Taluk. This land was granted under state government schemes in 2024 to 23 beneficiaries, some of whom have started building homes with government assistance. However, the individual, notorious for seizing both government and private lands for resale, has threatened the beneficiaries and obstructed their construction efforts. TARATDAC district secretary A. Balamurugan reported that the individual has previously damaged property at the construction sites and has now erected fencing to prevent further building. Despite complaints to the police, who are reportedly acquainted with the individual, no action has been taken, as they claim the investigation is ongoing. The petitioners are demanding that the individual be prosecuted under the Rights of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, for infringing upon the rights and freedoms of the differently abled individuals.
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The situation affects the housing rights of differently abled individuals in the community, hindering their ability to build homes and gain independence.
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