KOCHI: High Court asked the government chief secretary to give an opinion about former revenue principal secretary Nivedita Haran’s report on encroachment and illegal constructions in Idukki. Thrissur-based 'One Earth One Life' organization also gave petitions to HC to stop the illegal construction happening in Munnar. Justice A Muhammed Mushtaq and Justice Sofi Thomas were responding to the case. The petitions will be considered again on July 18. The HC also asked for an affidavit from the government during the next hearing.

Meanwhile, HC asked the District collector to give a detailed report on efforts made to stop illegal construction in Idukki. The division bench asked the state disaster management to initiate effective steps to stop any landslide during this year's incessant monsoon. The court said it is not against people building homes in such vulnerable locations but warned of strong moves against any encroachment attempts.