Kerala Extends Judicial Commission’s Tenure for Munambam Dispute
The Kerala State Cabinet has taken a crucial decision to extend the tenure of the judicial commission appointed to investigate the Munambam land dispute by three months. The commission, led by Justice CN Ramachandran Nair, was appointed in November 2024 to protect the rights of bona fide occupants who are contesting the Kerala Waqf Board’s claim over the land.
The Munambam land dispute has been a contentious issue for several years, with over 610 families affected by the controversy. The dispute revolves around a 15-acre plot of land in Munambam, a coastal village in Ernakulam district, which has been claimed by the Kerala Waqf Board. The board has been trying to take possession of the land, citing its ownership, while the families who have been living on the land for generations are resisting the move, arguing that they have been bona fide occupants of the land.
The judicial commission was set up to investigate the dispute and provide a fair and just solution to the affected families. The commission has been conducting hearings and gathering evidence since its appointment, and the extension of its tenure will enable it to complete its investigation and submit its report to the government.
The decision to extend the tenure of the judicial commission comes as a relief to the families affected by the dispute, who have been fighting for their rights for several years. The families have been living in fear of being evicted from their homes, and the extension of the commission’s tenure has given them a sense of hope and relief.
The Kerala Waqf Board has been trying to take possession of the land for several years, and the dispute has been a major issue in the state’s politics. The board has claimed that the land was donated to it by a local businessman, but the families who are occupying the land argue that they have been living there for generations and have documents to prove their ownership.
The judicial commission’s investigation has been ongoing for several months, and it has already gathered a significant amount of evidence. The commission has heard the testimonies of several witnesses, including the families who are occupying the land, as well as officials from the Kerala Waqf Board.
The commission has also conducted site visits to the disputed land, and has collected documents and other evidence related to the dispute. The commission’s report will provide a detailed analysis of the dispute, including its findings and recommendations.
The extension of the judicial commission’s tenure has been welcomed by the families affected by the dispute, who have been fighting for their rights for several years. The families have been living in fear of being evicted from their homes, and the extension of the commission’s tenure has given them a sense of hope and relief.
The Kerala government’s decision to extend the tenure of the judicial commission is a positive step towards resolving the dispute, and it is expected to provide a fair and just solution to the affected families. The commission’s report will provide a detailed analysis of the dispute, and its recommendations will be taken into account by the government while making a decision on the dispute.
In conclusion, the Kerala State Cabinet’s decision to extend the tenure of the judicial commission appointed to investigate the Munambam land dispute is a positive step towards resolving the dispute. The commission’s investigation has been ongoing for several months, and the extension of its tenure will enable it to complete its investigation and submit its report to the government. The families affected by the dispute have been living in fear of being evicted from their homes, and the extension of the commission’s tenure has given them a sense of hope and relief.
