Kottayam: The Devikulam sub-collector has served a notice on Idukki MP Joyce George and his family members to produce the documents of the lands in their possession in Idukki district.
It may be recalled that the Devikulam police had registered a case on January 7, 2015 for land encroachment by Mr Joyce George and his family members. As per the case which is now before the High Court, the MP and 33 others encroached on 32 acres of land in Devikulam taluk using forged documents.
According to sources, sub-collector V.R. Prem Kumar asked the MP and others to be present at the sub-collector’s office on November 7 for verifying the documents of the lands possessed by them at Vattavada, Kottakambur, Kanthalloor, Keezhaloor and Marayur villages.
The land revenue commissioner in December 2015 had issued an order to verify the 'Thandper kanakku' in these villages. Though the verification began when Mr Sriram Venkitaraman was the deputy collector, it did not proceed as the CPM launched a strike.
The notice warned of action if they fail to respond after receiving the notices. Meanwhile, Mr Joyce George said that he will cooperate with the inquiry once he receives the notice.
"I have submitted many documents before the government agencies. I am willing to submit them again if available with me," he said.
