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State Bureau, Ranchi. In the Assembly on Thursday, the issue of illegal transfer of tribal land to non-tribals was raised by the ruling party MLAs. The MLAs asked the government how illegal transfer of ST land took place even after the implementation of the CNT-SPT Act?
If the building was built through illegal transfer, how was its map approved, how was water and electricity obtained? In response, Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Deepak Biruwa said that his department does not provide maps, water and electricity. His department's hands are tied. He assured to seek report from the department on illegal transfer and interference.
Earlier, through a call to attention, Congress MLA Naman Viksal Kongadi raised the issue of illegal transfer of ST land. Supporting him, Congress MLA Rajesh Kachhap raised the question as to how the plan of the building constructed through illegal transfer was approved and how water and electricity facilities were available to it.
On this the minister said that if the MLA makes any specific complaint, action will be taken on it. He said that there is also a TAC to look into such cases. Naman Viksal said that illegal transfer of ST land is affecting the population ratio.
The language and culture here is also being affected. The minister should clearly explain how illegal transfers will be stopped. On this, the minister talked about calling for a report on illegal transfer and interference. He said that his department does not provide the map.
House cannot solve every problem
Urban Development Minister Sudivya Kumar said that if illegal transfer took place 40 years ago, the law will take its course. Seeing the nature of the land, water and electricity are not provided. ACB is also investigating such cases. The House cannot solve every problem.