The
Kalimpong Land and Land Reforms department today handed out land right
deeds to 29 families of Kafer under Block 2 as part of the state
government’s ‘My House My Land’ scheme.
Kalimpong GJM convener Norden Lama was
the chief guest at the function held at the L&LRO where Block 1 land
reforms officer Yankee Bhutia was also present along with revenue
officer Nima Syangden and department officials.
According to Syangden, those who
received the pattas work as daily labourers at the Relli River. He said
they will now be able to avail of various benefits under Block 1 of the
sub-division.
Meanwhile, Bhutia informed the
beneficiaries will not be entitled to sell the land they have acquired.
She added the department has distributed pattas to as many as 118
families here till date.(EOIC)