Ministers to solve people’s issues directly as part of Pinarayi Govt’s second anniversary

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As part of the second anniversary of the second Pinarayi Government, a grievance redressal adalat led by ministers will be convened in taluk offices in the months of April and May. This decision was taken at the cabinet meet today.

The adalat will be held in the presence of the departmental officials of collectorate and related taluks to solve the complaints of the public. At the district level, the charge of the adalat has been assigned to each minister. District Collectors are responsible for the management and organization of the adalats.

Complaints submitted by the public to the adalat will be accepted on working days from April 1 to 10. Complaints can be submitted online, through Akshaya Kendras and directly at taluk offices.

Issues considered in adalat

• Land related issues (pokkuvaravu, demarcation, conversion, illegal construction, land encroachment)
• Delay/refusal in issue of certificates/licences
• Concessions and delays for repayment of revenue recovery loans
• Wetland conservation
• Welfare Schemes (home, property life scheme, marriage/study grant etc.)
• Compensation for natural calamities
• Social Security Pension (receive arrears and grant pension)
• Environmental Pollution/ Waste Management
• Stray dogs protection/nuisance
• Felling trees that are dangerous
• Street lights
• Border disputes and roadblocks
• Elderly care
• Relating to building regulations (building number, tax)
• Conservation of public water resources and drinking water
• Ration Card (APL or BPL) (medical purposes)