New Delhi: The Supreme Court has directed the Sahara Group and its directors to donate Rs 2 crore to the Kerala Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) for the landslide disaster in Wayanad.
This order is part of a penalty in a case involving Sahara Group's failure to deliver flats to customers who had already paid for them. The court, led by Justice Hima Kohli, has instructed ten companies under the Sahara Group to contribute Rs 10 lakh each, while 20 directors are required to pay Rs 5 lakh each to the relief fund.
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In October 2023, the Supreme Court had previously instructed Sahara Group to deliver flats to some of the affected customers.
Meanwhile, the state government is seeking suitable land for the rehabilitation of people in extreme landslide prone areas. New accommodations will have to be found for those from the most problematic areas identified as disaster zones by the Disaster Management Authority.
Also, Kerala Congress has demanded utilisation of Forest Department plantations for rehabilitation. Jose K Mani requested that the Forest Department should use the plantation in case of evacuation from danger areas. He petitioned the Union Ministry of Forests and Environment for its approval.
Published: 14 Aug 2024, 10:17 am IST
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