Kottayam: The eviction drive in Idukki district has suffered a jolt due to the state government’s stand towards the officials, including the collector and the sub- collector who implemented the revenue ministry’s decisions. However, the CPI Idukki district leadership has stood firm behind the officials who removed the cross at Papathichola. CPI Idukki district secretary K.K. Sivaraman said that the revenue officials implemented the eviction drive with the consent of the revenue minister. Hence, they could not be blamed for the demolition drive.
“There will be no action against the officials as they have implemented the ministry’s decision. The government is committed to going ahead with the evictions,” he told DC. The morale of the revenue officials was affected after the CM’s reaction on Friday evening. With the ban on JCB, the revenue authorities will have to depend on manpower for the eviction activities which will slow down the pace of the drive.
