Meet decides to fast-track Thammanam-Pullepady Road work
Officials were directed to complete the land acquisition swiftly to enable beginning of construction activities by year end. The 4(1) notification for the Thammanam-Pullepady Road was issued on April 10. Revenue department officials said that the land acquired would be handed over to Kerala Road Fund Board (KRFB) once the procedures were completed.
Data collection for social impact study has already begun. After completing social impact study, the 11(1) notification will be issued. Before the issuance of the 19(1) notification, the mayor requested the removal of electric poles and other obstacles from the acquired land to begin temporary road metalling.
Once the compensation is provided, land will be acquired from all landowners. KIFB has been instructed to prepare an estimate for removing obstacles, including potholes, from the stretch.
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