Kerala High Court Asks Centre If It Can 'Free Up' State Of ₹180 Crore Arrears To Enable Utilisation Of SDRF Funds For Wayanad Rehabilitation
3 months ago

Kerala High Court Asks Centre If It Can 'Free Up' State Of ₹180 Crore Arrears To Enable Utilisation Of SDRF Funds For Wayanad Rehabilitation

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today asked the Central government to consider relaxing SDRF/ NDRF norms so that State government is 'freed up' of ₹180 crore outstanding debt and can put the same for use in Wayanad rehabilitation works.The observation was made by division bench of Justice A.K.Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Easwaran S, considering the pressing need for assistance in. The Kerala High Court today asked the Central government to consider relaxing SDRF/ NDRF norms so that State government is 'freed up' of ₹180 crore outstanding debt and can put the same for use in Wayanad rehabilitation works. The observation was made by division bench of Justice A.K.Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Easwaran S, considering the pressing need for assistance in landslide-hit Wayanad. The State had informed the Court that out of the total ₹782.99 crores available in State Disaster Response Fund, about ₹120 crore are to be paid to Centre towards arrears of airlifting services provided in 2006, 2016, 2017, and ₹60 crore towards other pending bills.

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Land acquisition for Wayanad rehabilitation: Kerala Cabinet approves ₹26.5 crore for compensation
4 days, 15 hours ago

Land acquisition for Wayanad rehabilitation: Kerala Cabinet approves ₹26.5 crore for compensation

The Hindu  

The Kerala Cabinet meeting held here on Wednesday decided to provide compensation for the land to be acquired for the rehabilitation of the victims of the Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslides in Wayanad district. For constructing the township, a total of 64.4075 hectares belonging to Elston Estate – resurvey numbers 88/158, 88/159, 88/62, 88/66, and 88/137 – in Block 19, Kalpetta village, Vythiri …

HC restrains recovery of loans taken by those affected by Wayanad landslides
2 weeks, 6 days ago

HC restrains recovery of loans taken by those affected by Wayanad landslides

The Hindu  

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Monday directed the State government and the State Level Banking Committee to ensure that no coercive steps are taken for recovery of loan amounts from those affected by the landslides in Wayanad till the Centre takes a decision on the State government’s request for loan waiver. Sundaresan appearing for the Centre …

Centre’s Wayanad rehabilitation package inadequate: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Centre’s Wayanad rehabilitation package inadequate: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

The Hindu  

Calling the Wayanad rehabilitation package of ₹529.5 crore announced by the Centre as “inadequate” and the conditions imposed are “unfair”, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urged him to convert the relief package into a grant and extend the time period for its implementation. “These conditions are not only unfair, but also display …

Centre sanctions Rs 1554. 99 cr additional aid to 5 states hit by natural calamities; Kerala gets nothing
1 month ago

Centre sanctions Rs 1554. 99 cr additional aid to 5 states hit by natural calamities; Kerala gets nothing

New Indian Express  

The high level committee approved central assistance of Rs 1554.99 crore to five states from the NDRF, subject to an adjustment of 50 per cent of the opening balance for the year available in the SDRF. This additional assistance is over and above the funds released by the Centre to the states in the State Disaster Response Fund, already placed …

Kerala to request Centre for extension on Rs 529.50 cr loan for Wayanad rehabilitation
1 month ago

Kerala to request Centre for extension on Rs 529.50 cr loan for Wayanad rehabilitation

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal on Tuesday said the state government would approach the Centre to request an extension for utilising its conditional loan of Rs 529.50 crore allocated for Wayanad rehabilitation. Addressing reporters here, the FM said the Centre's directive to spend the loan amount within one and half months has triggered widespread criticism. Stressing that the …

Kerala to request Centre for extension on ₹529-crore loan for Wayanad rehabilitation
1 month ago

Kerala to request Centre for extension on ₹529-crore loan for Wayanad rehabilitation

The Hindu  

Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal on Tuesday said the State government would approach the Centre to request an extension for utilising its conditional loan of ₹529.5 crore allocated for Wayanad rehabilitation. Addressing reporters here, the Minister said the Centre's directive to spend the loan amount within one and half months has triggered widespread criticism. The Centre's conditional loan of ₹529.50 …

Centre's Wayanad loan: Little to cheer for Kerala, lots to worry for BJP
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1 month, 1 week ago

Centre's Wayanad loan: Little to cheer for Kerala, lots to worry for BJP

India Today  

Over six months after devastating landslides killed 254 people in Kerala’s scenic Wayanad, injured hundreds and left 44 people untraceable, families continue to pick up the pieces. There is another catch: the Kerala government has hardly 45 days to utilise the capital investment loan—and this when the Centre approves payments only for projects completed and carrying utilisation certificates. It may …

Central loan for Wayanad rehabilitation: Conditions are scary, a cruel joke, says Kerala Revenue Minister
1 month, 1 week ago

Central loan for Wayanad rehabilitation: Conditions are scary, a cruel joke, says Kerala Revenue Minister

The Hindu  

Kerala Revenue Minister K. Rajan on Saturday said that the loan of ₹529.50 crore sanctioned by the Centre for Wayanad rehabilitation carries conditions which were "scary" and a "cruel joke". Speaking to reporters here, Mr. Rajan said that instead of giving unconditional financial assistance rightfully deserved by Kerala, the Centre only gave a loan with stringent conditions, including utilisation of …

Centre sanctions Rs 529.50 crore for Wayanad rehabilitation, Kerala minister questions 'these loan conditions'
1 month, 1 week ago

Centre sanctions Rs 529.50 crore for Wayanad rehabilitation, Kerala minister questions 'these loan conditions'

India TV News  

Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal criticised the Centre after the Modi govenment sanctioned a 'conditional' loan of around Rs 529.50 crore for Wayanad rehabilitation on Friday. The Centre sanctioned the loan under its capital investment scheme for the rehabilitation of landslides hit areas of Wayanad with a condition that Kerala has to utilise the amount by March 31. In a …

Centre gives ₹529-crore interest-free loan for Wayanad rehabilitation, but asks Kerala to spend it by March 31
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1 month, 1 week ago

Centre gives ₹529-crore interest-free loan for Wayanad rehabilitation, but asks Kerala to spend it by March 31

The Hindu  

The Centre has approved ₹529 crore as an interest-free special assistance loan for 16 rehabilitation projects in the landslides-affected Chooralmala and Mundakkai in Wayanad district. The Centre’s alleged apathy to the demand for a ₹2,000-crore rehabilitation package for Wayanad and its “unworkable” one-and-a-half month deadline to utilise the loan have come under sharp criticism from the ruling Left Democratic Front …

2936 lives lost to natural disasters in 2024-25; Himachal, Kerala top list: Govt
1 month, 2 weeks ago

2936 lives lost to natural disasters in 2024-25; Himachal, Kerala top list: Govt

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Natural disasters claimed 2,936 lives across India in 2024-25, according to data presented by the Centre in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The Centre said that it released ₹26,841.60 crore under the State Disaster Response Fund and the National Disaster Response Fund to assist states in relief efforts. “The primary responsibility for disaster management lies with the states, …

Centre permits Kerala to utilise ₹120 crore from SDRF for rehabilitation measures at Wayanad
2 months, 1 week ago

Centre permits Kerala to utilise ₹120 crore from SDRF for rehabilitation measures at Wayanad

The Hindu  

The Union government on Friday informed a Division Bench of the Kerala High Court that the Kerala government has been permitted to utilise ₹120 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund, which has been set apart for payment to the Defence department towards airlifting service charges provided by the Centre in 2006, 2016, and 2017 for rehabilitation measures for the …

After High Court Nudge, Centre Agrees To Free Kerala Govt Of ₹120 Crore Arrears For Immediate Use In Wayanad Rehabilitation
2 months, 1 week ago

After High Court Nudge, Centre Agrees To Free Kerala Govt Of ₹120 Crore Arrears For Immediate Use In Wayanad Rehabilitation

Live Law  

The Central government on Friday agreed to free up for now ₹120 crore debt to be paid by the Kerala government towards arrears of airlifting services provided by the Centre in 2006, 2016, 2017, so as to enable the State to put the amount for immediate use in Wayanad rehabilitation works. The development comes after the Kerala High Court asked …

Consider excluding Rs 120 cr from airlift charges: Kerala HC to Centre
3 months ago

Consider excluding Rs 120 cr from airlift charges: Kerala HC to Centre

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre whether it can exclude around Rs 120 crore from the Rs 132 crore demanded as airlift charges for rescue operations carried out by the IAF in the state since 2006. During the hearing, the bench also said that the sending of the bill of Rs 132 crore as airlift charges …

State Ought To Furnish SDRF 'Utilisation Certificate' Before Seeking Additional Funds From Centre: Kerala HC In Wayanad Landslide Case
3 months, 1 week ago

State Ought To Furnish SDRF 'Utilisation Certificate' Before Seeking Additional Funds From Centre: Kerala HC In Wayanad Landslide Case

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today told the State government that it must inform the Central government of the expenses incurred from the State's Disaster Response Fund for seeking additional funds for immediate assistance in connection with the deadly Wayanad landslides. The Court stated that the State Government, which needs assistance, is bound to answer the queries and satisfy the Central …

Centre, Karnataka should resolve issue related to drought aid: Supreme Court
3 months, 1 week ago

Centre, Karnataka should resolve issue related to drought aid: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the Centre and the Karnataka Government should resolve the issue of release of financial assistance from the National Disaster Response Fund to the State for drought management Attorney General R. Venkataramani, appearing for the Centre, told a Bench of Justices B.R. The Supreme Court was hearing a plea filed by the Karnataka Government seeking …

State disaster fund use follows Centre's rules: Pinarayi Vijayan on High Court criticism
3 months, 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Centre tells Kerala HC that state govt submitted estimate for Wayanad disaster only on Nov 13
4 months ago

Centre tells Kerala HC that state govt submitted estimate for Wayanad disaster only on Nov 13

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The Centre has informed the Kerala High Court that, following the landslide disaster in Wayanad, the state government conducted a Post-Disaster Needs Assessment exercise, estimating a requirement of Rs 2,219.033 crore for recovery and reconstruction. The Centre further submitted that to assess the loss of immediate nature, before receipt of the formal memorandum from the state government for additional …

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

Kerala government unveils financial aid for victims in landslides-hit Wayanad
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala government unveils financial aid for victims in landslides-hit Wayanad

Hindustan Times  

The Kerala government on Friday announced financial assistance for those affected by the landslides in Wayanad who are currently housed at relief camps set up at government and aided schools in the district. The statement from the chief minister’s office added that each family currently housed at relief camps will get an emergency assistance of ₹10,000 each. Read Here: Rahul …

‘Andhra’s debt rose to over ₹9 lakh crore’: Naidu in white paper
7 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Andhra’s debt rose to over ₹9 lakh crore’: Naidu in white paper

Hindustan Times  

Telugu Desam Party president and Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday alleged that the state’s economy had witnessed a sharp fall in the growth rate from 13.5% to 10.5% during the five-year regime of the previous YSR Congress Party government, resulting in a loss of revenue up to ₹6.94 lakh crore. The chief minister said the state’s …

Centre approves borrowing limit of ₹21,253 Crore for Kerala to tackle economic crisis
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre approves borrowing limit of ₹21,253 Crore for Kerala to tackle economic crisis

Op India  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has come forward to assist Kerala in a bid to alleviate the state from the economic crisis as the Centre has sanctioned borrowings up to Rs 21,253 crores. In a post on X on Saturday, Chandrasekhar mentioned, “PM @narendramodiji’s govt steps up to assist Kerala’s economic crisis Government of India sanctions borrowings up to Rs 21,253 …

Centre dismisses Kerala’s request to borrow additional ₹19,370 crore
1 year ago

Centre dismisses Kerala’s request to borrow additional ₹19,370 crore

Hindustan Times  

The Centre declined the request of Kerala government to borrow an additional ₹19,370 crore in the current fiscal year in the discussions held with Union finance ministry officials in New Delhi on Friday, the state’s chief secretary V Venu said. Officials from Kerala led by the chief secretary had met Union finance ministry officials in Delhi following the directions of …

Will Allow Additional Borrowing By Kerala If They Withdraw Suit, Centre Tells Supreme Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Will Allow Additional Borrowing By Kerala If They Withdraw Suit, Centre Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court was informed on Monday that talks to resolve the deadlock between the Centre and the State of Kerala over the former's curbs on the state's borrowing limits has not yielded any results.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan was hearing the Kerala government's prayer for interim relief in its suit filed against the Union of …

CAG finds fault with Kerala’s off-Budget borrowings again
1 year, 1 month ago

CAG finds fault with Kerala’s off-Budget borrowings again

The Hindu  

Off-Budget borrowings have yet again drawn the criticism of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India whose latest audit report was tabled in the Kerala Legislative Assembly on February 15. Apart from borrowings made by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board and the Kerala Social Security Pension Ltd, the borrowings under a bill discounting system also have drawn flak this …

SC issues summons to Centre on Kerala’s suit alleging financial restrictions
1 year, 2 months ago

SC issues summons to Centre on Kerala’s suit alleging financial restrictions

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on January 12 agreed to examine an original suit filed by Kerala alleging that the Centre was violating the federal structure of governance and causing “severe damage to the economy of a small State with meagre resources” by interfering with the finances of the State. It listed Kerala’s application for interim reliefs, which include an injunction order …

Padmanabha Swamy Temple: Kerala High Court Seeks State's Response On Plea Seeking Payment Of Annuity Dues
3 years, 4 months ago

Padmanabha Swamy Temple: Kerala High Court Seeks State's Response On Plea Seeking Payment Of Annuity Dues

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently sought the State's response in a plea seeking directions to pay the annuity dues for Padmanabha Swamy Temple properties vested with the government pending since 2017.A Division Bench of Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice P.G Ajithkumar issued notice to the State and issued a direction to file a counter affidavit within three weeks.The plea …

Top news of the day: Public sector banks to lend up to ₹5 lakh for COVID-19 treatment; Monsoon arrival in Kerala delayed to June 3, and more
3 years, 9 months ago

Top news of the day: Public sector banks to lend up to ₹5 lakh for COVID-19 treatment; Monsoon arrival in Kerala delayed to June 3, and more

The Hindu  

Individuals including salaried, non-salaried and pensioners can avail unsecured personal loans from ₹ 25,000 to ₹ 5 lakh to meet COVID-19 treatment. Addressing party workers virtually on the seventh anniversary of the Narendra Modi dispensation at the Centre, the BJP chief said all party MPs, ministers and MLAs will serve people in at least two villages following COVID-19 protocols and …

Fact check: Did Central govt ‘ignore Left-ruled Kerala’ in releasing flood relief fund, as claimed by India Today
5 years, 2 months ago

Fact check: Did Central govt ‘ignore Left-ruled Kerala’ in releasing flood relief fund, as claimed by India Today

Op India  

Many of us saw the IndiaToday article claiming that Centre has not allocated any funds for Kerala flood relief. The news looks shocking in first glance and raises the immediate question that ‘Out of Rs 5908 Crores allocated for 2019-2020, why there was zero funding for Kerala’? Read: Was the ‘UAE extends Rs 700 crore aid for Kerala flood’ assertion …

Centre says Rs 600cr provided to flood-hit Kerala till now only 'advance assistance', further funds subject to damage-assessment
6 years, 7 months ago

Centre says Rs 600cr provided to flood-hit Kerala till now only 'advance assistance', further funds subject to damage-assessment

Firstpost  

A day after Kerala Congress leader Oomnen Chandy termed the Centre’s financial assistance to the flood-ravaged state “disappointing”, the Union home ministry has issued a statement explaining the government’s stand. The statement, which has been put out on the Press Information Bureau’s official website, said that the amount released by the Centre till now is only ‘advance assistance,’ and that …

Opinion | The challenge of rebuilding Kerala
6 years, 7 months ago

Opinion | The challenge of rebuilding Kerala

Live Mint  

As the flood waters recede gradually in Kerala and the Kodagu district of Karnataka, the focus will begin to shift from relief operations to rebuilding. Such fiscal laws across the world have inbuilt flexibility that allow the borrowing limits to be crossed in the case of special circumstances such as a sharp recession or wars or natural calamities. One possible …

Centre releases Rs 320 crore as disaster relief fund to Kerala for 2018-19
6 years, 7 months ago

Centre releases Rs 320 crore as disaster relief fund to Kerala for 2018-19

India TV News  

Over Rs 320 crore has been released by the Centre to the Kerala government as calamity relief fund during 2018-19, the Home Ministry said on Monday night. The allocation of the State Disaster Relief Fund for 2018-19 was Rs 214 crore, of which the central government's share was Rs 160.50 crore and the state government's share was Rs 53.50 crore. …

Waive off loans of all farmers, Madras HC tells Tamil Nadu govt
7 years, 11 months ago

Waive off loans of all farmers, Madras HC tells Tamil Nadu govt

Live Mint  

Chennai/New Delhi: The Madras high court on Tuesday directed the Tamil Nadu government to waive agricultural loans taken out by all farmers, irrespective of their land holding, and to ensure that no penal action or loan recovery is initiated against them. The ruling comes amid a protest in Delhi by Tamil Nadu farmers who want a drought relief package of …

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