SC panel member directs officials to resolve Dalits land issues promptly

Member of Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Scheduled Castes Ravada Seetharam on Thursday directed revenue officials to resolve the land- related issues of Dalit communities in a time bound manner. He received petitions from Dalit residents and later held a review meeting with tehsildars (mandal revenue officials) to review the status of previous grievances. Mr. Ravada said that many people from the community had raised concerns over alleged encroachment and grabbing of their lands at different places in Parvatipuram-Manyam district.

He also directed the officials to address the lack of civic amenities in SC colonies, including drinking water and drainage systems.

Earlier, TDP MLA Bonela Vijaya Chandra felicitated Mr. Seetharam and appreciated the Commission’s initiative in ensuring timely resolution of grievances of petitioners across the State.