Court slams Kerala over lack of clarity on funds available with disaster relief force
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Court slams Kerala over lack of clarity on funds available with disaster relief force

India Today  

The Kerala High Court on Friday came down heavily on the state government over a lack of clarity on funds available to the State Disaster Response Fund. While hearing a petition linked to the prevention and management of natural disasters, the court also asked several queries, including how much funds were required for reconstruction and rehabilitation of the landslide-hit areas of Wayanad and the amount of financial assistance to be provided by the Centre, to which it wanted answers. The strong observation by the Kerala High Court came after the government failed to furnish details about the availability and utilization of funds in the SDRF. During the hearing, the Kerala government's advocate informed the court that even without any natural calamity, around 700 crore are required each year in the SDRF to meet other prior commitments.

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State disaster fund use follows Centre's rules: Pinarayi Vijayan on High Court criticism
2 weeks ago

State disaster fund use follows Centre's rules: Pinarayi Vijayan on High Court criticism

India Today  

The Kerala government has pledged full transparency in auditing the State Disaster Response Fund following the High Court’s strong dissatisfaction over the lack of clarity in its usage. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan emphasised that the government is prepared to submit all accounts as directed by the court, but additional time is required to gather district and department-wise details. Responding to …

Wayanad Landslides | Kerala High Court Slams State Government For Failure To Explain Available Balance In State's Disaster Response Fund
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Wayanad Landslides | Kerala High Court Slams State Government For Failure To Explain Available Balance In State's Disaster Response Fund

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today criticised the State government for its failure to provide details regarding the availability and utilization of funds in the State's Disaster Response Fund. The State government, along with the Finance Officer of the Department of Disaster Management submitted before the Court that 677 crores must be the amount available in the SDRF, however, they were …

[Wayanad Landslides] Kerala High Court Tells State To Furnish Details Regarding Availability & Utilisation Of Funds In SDRF
2 weeks, 3 days ago

[Wayanad Landslides] Kerala High Court Tells State To Furnish Details Regarding Availability & Utilisation Of Funds In SDRF

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has orally directed the State Government to furnish clear details regarding the availability and utilization of funds in the State's Disaster Response Fund. The State Government informed the Court that they are unable to use approximately 153 crores allocated by the Central government for immediate assistance, unless it is demonstrated that 50 percent of the funds …

'Distressing And Anti-People': Kerala High Court Criticizes State Govt's Flash Harthal In Wayanad For Additional Funds From Centre
1 month ago

'Distressing And Anti-People': Kerala High Court Criticizes State Govt's Flash Harthal In Wayanad For Additional Funds From Centre

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today came down heavily on the CPI led LDF government in the State for coming together with Congress-led UDF in opposition to organize a flash Harthal in Wayanad on November 19, to protest Centre's alleged reluctance in granting additional assistance for rehabilitation works post-landslide. The Division Bench comprising Justice A.K.Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice K V Jayakumar …

Kerala High Court slams LDF, UDF for 'insensitive' protest bandh in Wayanad
1 month ago

Kerala High Court slams LDF, UDF for 'insensitive' protest bandh in Wayanad

India Today  

The Kerala High Court on Friday strongly criticised the ruling Left Democratic Front and the opposition United Democratic Front for organising a dawn-to-dusk hartal in landslide-hit area of Wayanad on November 19, terming it “irresponsible” and “unacceptable”. The court expressed disappointment, asking, “Was a hartal the only way to protest?” The hartal, spearheaded by both political fronts, was intended to …

Centre says no provision to declare Wayanad landslides as national disaster
1 month, 1 week ago

Centre says no provision to declare Wayanad landslides as national disaster

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: There is no provision to declare any calamity as ‘national disaster’, the Union government has informed Kerala government in response to its plea to declare the July 30 landslides in Wayanad that left over 400 dead, as one. The Centre’s response drew flak from political parties, with Priyanka Gandhi, the Congress general secretary and the party’s Wayanad Lok Sabha …

Kerala High Court Expresses Dismay Over Banks Deducting Loan Instalments From Relief Fund Of Wayanad Landslide Victims
4 months ago

Kerala High Court Expresses Dismay Over Banks Deducting Loan Instalments From Relief Fund Of Wayanad Landslide Victims

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has expressed its "distress" over banks deducting monthly loan instalments from the funds deposited into the Wayanad Landslide victims' accounts from the Chief Minister Distress Relief Funds. However, Court orally remarked, “At the State level, Please give instructions to all the banks, at least of those whom you have some degree of control like cooperative banks…there …

Disaster funds not released by Centre, Tamil Nadu says, seeks early hearing in SC
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Disaster funds not released by Centre, Tamil Nadu says, seeks early hearing in SC

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu on May 6 informed the Supreme Court that the Centre has still not released disaster relief funds due to the State to help the people tide over the twin calamities of cyclone Michaung and unprecedented floods in the southern districts. “National disaster relief funds have not been released to Tamil Nadu,” Mr. Wilson submitted. Tamil Nadu has filed …

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