<p>Speaking to reporters in Bangalore, he said nearly one lakh families have built their houses on forest land and living there for several years. <br />They are also paying property tax. However, they are not technically the owners as the houses are located on the forest land, he added.<br /><br />Majority of the land in Malnad region is forest land. Almost all developmental works have to be taken up on forest land. It is a lengthy process to get all clearance for any development. <br />Therefore, coordination among various Government departments is necessary, he added.<br /></p>
<p>Speaking to reporters in Bangalore, he said nearly one lakh families have built their houses on forest land and living there for several years. <br />They are also paying property tax. However, they are not technically the owners as the houses are located on the forest land, he added.<br /><br />Majority of the land in Malnad region is forest land. Almost all developmental works have to be taken up on forest land. It is a lengthy process to get all clearance for any development. <br />Therefore, coordination among various Government departments is necessary, he added.<br /></p>
