Dakshina Kannada DC should have concern about plight of Jokatte, Kenjar residents, says samiti

Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner H.V. Darshan should person interest astir the plight of the residents of Jokatte and Kenjar and instantly settee the pending contented of acquisition of onshore by MRPL for creating greenish buffer portion for latter’s Coke-Sulphur unit, said convener of Jokatte Nagarika Horata Samiti Muneer Katipalla successful Mangaluru connected Tuesday.

Speaking connected the 2nd time of the indefinite agitation launched by the samiti successful Jokatte, Mr. Katipalla said Jokatte and Kenjar residents person been facing superior wellness issues from aerial contamination caused by the Coke Sulphur unit. The contented of acquiring onshore for creating greenish buffer portion betwixt the portion and affected areas has been pending for a agelong time.

“The DC should person interest for affected families and resoluteness the issue,” Mr. Katipalla said.

The samiti started the indefinite agitation connected Monday seeking completion of the process of acquiring 27 acres of onshore for creating greenish buffer zone.

Meanwhile, officers from the territory medication overseeing the contented said the authorities has approved the bundle of acquisition of land, which included rehabilitation and providing employment to the affected people. The process of acquisition of onshore is acceptable to commence shortly, officials said.