A Special Investigation Team has found that Revenue department officials were involved in encroaching on government land at Chokramudi near Munnar. The officials expedited land procedures for a Chennai resident’s application, leading to the illegal demarcation of boundaries including government-owned poramboke land. The report also revealed that officials issued a no-objection certificate for construction on…
The Kerala High Court has ordered the Idukki district collector to stop illegal construction in Chokramudi hills near Munnar to prevent landslides. Large-scale construction activities have been taking place in the area, increasing the risk of disasters. The court’s decision came after a writ petition highlighted the unauthorized constructions and encroachments happening in Munnar and…
The beautiful Neelakurinji plants in the Chokramudi Hills near Munnar are facing a serious threat of encroachment, with illegal constructions destroying thousands of these rare plants. Despite some plants regrowing, the damage to the landscape is significant. Experts predict the next major flowering season will be in 2026, but the destruction may affect this. Environmental…
The Neelakurinji plants on Chokramudi Hills are facing a serious threat of encroachment, with vast stretches of land being cleared for illegal constructions, destroying many of these rare plants. Despite some plants starting to regrow, the damage to the landscape is significant. The next major flowering season is predicted to be in 2026, but the…