ALAPPUZHA: The widow and children of KG Prasad (57) Ambedkar Colony at Kunnumma, Thakazhi who committed suicide after being denied a loan will not have to leave their house. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Department has ordered to stay the process of confiscation of Prasad's house and five-cent property. Kerala Kaumudi had published a news about the confiscation of Prasad's house. The action is as per the directive of Minister K Radhakrishnan following the news.

The minister had directed the officials to settle the loan with maximum concession and talk to the family. Following this, District Manager MK Bose and his team went to the house and took an application in writing to avoid confiscation. Prasad's wife Omana was sent a foreclosure notice on August 27, 2022, after she defaulted on a self-employment loan of Rs 17,600 taken from the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation.

It has been directed to stay the confiscation proceedings against Prasad's family. The loan will be settled in one lump sum with interest concessions. The Corporation has sought an urgent report from the MD for sending the notice without understanding the situation of the family. Further action will be taken after receiving the report."

- Minister K. Radhakrishnan

It does not matter if the seizure is temporarily suspended. There is no way to pay even if it is delayed. The government should write off the liability incurred by me and my family through farming".

-Omana, Prasad's wife

"Action will be taken to avoid confiscation by contacting the Minister of Scheduled Caste Welfare and Development Department".

- P. Prasad, Minister of Agriculture

A letter was written to the government requesting that Prasad's family's debt be written off, financial assistance of 25 lakh rupees be given and his daughter be given a job. Minister Radhakrishnan replied that he has assigned the Director of Scheduled Caste Corporation to look into the matter. However, not only did they not help, but they almost went forward with the confiscation procedure. It cannot be justified",

- Ramesh Chennithala, MLA

"Confiscation is inhumane. The government is trying to kill the farmer and destroy his family as well. The government should immediately intervene in the matter".

- K. Surendran, BJP State President

After receiving the report from the district office, with the approval of the board, the family will be helped. "Investigation has been initiated against those who sent the notice."

- Subramanian, MD, Scheduled Castes Development Corporation

The government has intervened and stopped the confiscation. The Corporation should take a supportive stance towards the family".

- R. Nasser, CPM District Secretary