Simultaneously, the Kerala High Court will consider petitions related to landslide, including demands for compensation.
Published Aug 16, 2024 | 2:45 PM ⚊ Updated Aug 16, 2024 | 2:45 PM
An image from the landslide site in Wayanad.
The Kerala government on Friday, 16 August, held a special Adalat (court) in the wake of the recent landslide disaster in Wayanad, to assist those who lost their documents.
The Adalat, which began at 10 AM was held in the St George High School in Vilangad, featuring 12 counters operated by various government departments, providing essential services to the affected residents.
The initiative was part of the efforts being taken by the government to provide immediate relief and support to the victims of the landslide, which left many families devastated and without access to critical documents. Representatives from the bank were also present to assist with banking-related issues.
Simultaneously, the Kerala High Court will consider petitions related to the landslide, including demands for compensation for the victims and their families. The high court took suo moto cognisance of the disaster and is being heard by a division bench comprising Justice Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice VM Shyam Kumar.
Previously, the Kerala Bank has also written off the loans of the people affected by the landslide. The bank has also expressed its intention to adopt a sympathetic approach toward the loans of other disaster-affected customers.
Apart from the legal and monetary relief, the people of landslide-affected Wayanad also need basic necessities like clothes and food.
To take care of the clothing needs of the victims staying in relief camps and with relatives, a free textile shop named “Re-Store” has been inaugurated. The shop, launched as part of the ‘CARE’ initiative, was officially opened by MLA T Siddique.
The store offers disaster victims the opportunity to shop for essential clothing items free of charge. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by P Sudhakaran, president of NSS Vythiri Taluk Union, along with Fr Jibin Kattukalathil, Vicar of Chooralmala St Sebastian Church, and Shamsuddin Rahmani.
The shop features separate sections for women, men, and children, ensuring that all individuals can find the clothing they need.
The “Re-Store” also allows them to regain a sense of normalcy through access to essential resources.
(Edited by Sumavarsha Kandula)
