The
Kalimpong CPM today submitted a deputation to Sub-divisional land
revenue and land reform head Ijra G Namchu alleging illegal sale of
leased land. CPM Kalimpong unit secretary Tara Sundas alleged the leased
lands are being illegally sold by the department by producing fake
documents and without the knowledge of the owners. He said, as per the
1932 state manual of Land Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal,
the permission to change the name of the owner of the leased land
should be given by the District Collector. Citing an example, Sundas
said, "The land revenue and land reform office in Kalimpong changed the
name under the leased land provided to Tempo Denshepa in Thanadara and
has allotted it to 12 other people."He said the information about the particular issue along with other similar cases have been included in the deputation letter. The CPM leader also informed many such leased lands are facing legal issues and are in court, but despite the legalities the department is providing documents and other papers related to such lands. He suggested legal action against people involved in selling leased lands with fake documents. Meanwhile, department head Ijra G Namchu rubbished the allegation, but said the department will look into the issue.(EOIC)