Fake property documents used for KSFE loan; revenue officials under probe, seizure notice issued

Kalpetta: A seizure notice has been issued to a man who secured a KSFE loan using forged property documents with the alleged involvement of revenue officials. KT Abubakar, a native of Lakkidi, received the notice after an investigation revealed he had fraudulently transferred his neighbour’s land to his own name.

The fraud came to light after the rightful owner, Ansil Albert, filed a complaint with the district collector. He alleged that revenue officials conspired with Abubakar to falsify ownership records and facilitate the land transfer.

Ansil's family property, spanning one acre in Kunnathidavaka village, had been taxed for 65 cents until 2010. However, officials later refused to accept tax payments, claiming doubts over ownership and suggesting the land belonged to the revenue department.

During the investigation, it was found that Abubakar had forged documents to transfer the land to his name. Ansil alleged that the village officer of Kunnathidavaka in 2015 was behind the manipulation. The official allegedly fabricated a title deed, altered the agreement, and made corrections to the tax records to legitimise the fraud.

Ansil had previously lodged complaints with the police and vigilance department, followed by an appeal to the tehsildar in June 2023. However, no action was taken.

Following the issuance of the seizure notice, Ansil approached the collector once again. The complaint specifically accuses the former Kunnathidavaka Village Officer, who is now serving as the Deputy Tehsildar at the Ambalavayal Revenue Recovery office.

The district collector has ordered a departmental inquiry into the allegations. The ADM and Deputy Collector have been assigned to conduct the investigation.