The government's decision to amend the law that land allotted for farming purposes should not be used for other purposes is quite practical and in line with the changing times. First of all, agriculture is not as profitable as it used to be. A person can earn more profit if he builds a house on that land and give it for rent. Moreover, as the population increases, property owners will be forced to build more houses and other buildings. Even if government laws prevent all these things, such constructions will happen. That is what happened in Idukki too. Therefore, the government has decided to amend the Land Assignment Act of 1960 and related rules, including the one introduced in 1964, so that land allotted for farming purposes can be used for other purposes. The amendment will also empower the government to authenticate buildings with a floor area of up to 1500 sq feet constructed on such land by levying a fee. The government will also consider regularizing structures, with area above 1500 sq ft, by imposing a higher fee. Through this, the illegally constructed buildings will be regularized and the government will get taxes and fees. The owner, on the other hand, will get huge relief and will have the opportunity to legally pass it on to the next generation. The new rules will be prepared in such a way that they will be applicable to the entire state.

Once the law comes into force, the land that was allotted for agricultural purposes only can be used for other purposes as per the law. It will also provide tax exemption for public buildings. Educational institutions, government buildings, religious and cultural centres, health centres, private institutions on which people rely substantially, etc. belong to the special category of public buildings. As tourism grows, it will become more beneficial for people to shift from agriculture and run centres that provide facilities, restaurants and other assistance to tourists. Much of the land allotted for agriculture is now remaining useless. With the change in the law, there is a possibility that more centres related to tourism will come up in these places.

Giving away land and then not allowing free use is the practice of the outdated causers. The government's decision to bring a practical change in the law will benefit thousands of people not only in Idukki but also in districts like Wayanad. The high-level meeting presided over by the Chief Minister has decided to introduce the bill to amend the Land Assignment Act in the legislative session starting on January 23rd. The opposition should use a creative approach to interfere by carefully studying the bill's provisions and pointing out any flaws so that they can be fixed. There should be a creative intervention from the side of the opposition carefully studying the bill's provisions and pointing out any flaws so that corrections can be made.