Govt defers move to take over shamlat land in Fazilka village : The Tribune India

Govt defers move to take over shamlat land in Fazilka village



Our Correspondent

Fazilka, December 26

Facing stiff opposition from farmers in Zira over alleged pollution being spread by an ethanol plant, the government has decided to defer its move to take possession of 309 acres of shamlat land at Bagheke Hithar village in Fazilka.

Yesterday, farmers from around five villagers had launched a ‘pakka morcha’ at Bagheke Hithar against the government’s move.

District Development and Pachayat Officer Sukhpal Singh Sidhu said Panchayat Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, who was likely to visit Bagheke Hithar village today, has postponed his visit.

Notably, the Revenue Department had identified 309 acres of shamlat land at Bagheke Hithar village, owned by the panchayat under the Village Common Land Act, 1961, but was being cultivated by farmers since decades. The government had proposed to take possession of the land today. Meanwhile, farmers continued their dharna for the second day today.

Mohinder Singh, former sarpanch, Bagheke Hithar village, said, “As the government is on the back foot, they will decided the next course of action soon.”

Satnam Singh Pannu, chief, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, said they would not allow the government to ruin 350 marginal farmers, who had been tilling the land since long.

#Environment #fazilka #Pollution #Zira Agitation

Tribune Shorts


Top News

Defamation case: Rahul Gandhi likely to move court against conviction on Monday

Defamation case: Rahul Gandhi likely to move court against conviction on Monday

Gandhi was convicted on March 23 in the defamation case for ...

Bihar Police arrest 27 in Nalanda, 18 in Sasaram in connection with Ram Navami violence

Bihar Police arrest 27 in Nalanda, 18 in Sasaram in connection with Ram Navami violence

Situation in Sasaram and Biharsharif normal, say police

Amit Shah’s visit to Sashastra Seema Bal’s Patna Frontier cancelled

Amit Shah's visit to Sashastra Seema Bal's Patna Frontier cancelled

Notably, Shah’s tour of Sasaram in Rohtas district has been ...

Untimely rains, hailstorm hit wheat crop over 5.23 lakh hectare; farmers stare at yield loss

Untimely rains, hailstorm hit wheat crop over 5.23 lakh hectare; farmers stare at yield loss

The untimely rains are expected to continue for a few more d...

Indian cricket legend Salim Durani dies at 88 in Gujarat’s Jamnagar

Indian cricket legend Salim Durani dies at 88; tributes pour in

The Kabul-born Durani played 29 Tests for India


Cities

View All