Assures full support in land-related issues
Punjab Newsline, Shimla-
Revenue, Horticulture and Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi, held a meeting with representatives of the Seb Utpadak Sangh, Sanyukt Kisan Manch and Kisan Sabha here today. Various challenges being faced by farmers and horticulturists across the State were discussed in detail in the meeting.
The representatives urged that land in villages, which is recorded under individual's names in revenue
records, should not be treated as forest land. They further stated that the Supreme Court in several judgments has directed to carry out proper demarcation before eviction is initiated and only after completing the due process should eviction be undertaken. The representatives also requested the state government to actively defend pending cases in courts on behalf of farmers and orchardists.
The Revenue Minister gave a patient hearing to all concerns raised and assured all possible support from the state government. He said that the government is committed to protect the interests of farmers and horticulturists and appropriate decisions will be taken in their favour.
He further said that the Additional Chief Secretary (Forest and Revenue) will soon hold a detailed meeting with representatives of these organizations to discuss each issue thoroughly.
MLA Harish Janartha, former MLA Rakesh Singha, Additional Chief Secretary (Forest and Revenue) Kamlesh Kumar Pant , Sanyukt Kisan Manch Convener Harish Chauhan, Kisan Sabha President Kuldeep Tanwar and Kisan Utpadak Sangh President Sohan Thakur and other senior officers were present in the meeting.