District Collector of Ernakulam,G. Priyanka,announced survey sketch for rehabilitating seven Dalit families in Pariyathukavu settlement is finalized. Five-cent plots for each family mapped out in 2.69-acre area . Sketch heads to High Court on Monday,June 29, 2026.
At District Development Committee meeting Saturday,Priyanka said sketch already given to Advocate General for court proceedings. Part of State government’s rehab package rolled out earlier this month to resolve long-standing land dispute involving these families .
Situation flared when a family secured property rights after years of legal battles, sparking eviction attempts against Dalit families who've lived there decades. Government stepped in, reached settlement June 15,letting families stay. Government will build houses on their plots,funded by sponsors.
Resolution a big step toward addressing families' grievances,aiming to give them secure housing after years of uncertainty. But how smoothly will it all go…






