Madikeri: The government, which has made several amendments in laws regarding the Jamma Bane issue in Kodagu, will soon resolve the issue after holding talks with stake holders and officials of the Revenue Department, declared Chief Minister Siddharamaiah here yesterday.
He was speaking after inaugurating the newly built Rs. 14.44 crore District Administration Complex and laying of foundation stone for several developmental works at an estimated cost of Rs. 26.14 crore at the Gandhi Maidan here.
Continuing, Siddharamaiah said that the new rule regarding settlement of the Jamma Bane issue, as proposed by former Speaker K.G. Bopaiah while he was in office, had already been ratified by the President of India and added that his Government was committed to resolve the issue, irrespective of the opinion of the Revenue Department.
Giving a piece of advice to officials, the CM said that failing to fulfil the aspirations of the people was as criminal an act as accepting bribes. He also instructed the officials to address the grievances of the people by utilising various facilities for smooth functioning of the offices.
Speaking on the controversial High Tension power-line passing through parts of Kodagu, the CM said that the three-member panel formed to look into the matter had submitted its report and added that the issue would be resolved after holding talks with farmers of the district.
Promises fulfilled: “Within 17 months of assuming office, my government has implemented as many as 59 of the 165 programmes announced in our manifesto for election to Assembly,” Siddharamaiah claimed and added that his government had waived off Rs. 2,500 loans taken by the farmers including an interest amount of Rs. 1,000 crore.
Website launched: Siddharamaiah also launched a website of Karnataka Arabhashe Sahitya Academy on the occasion.
