Nonagenarian stages protest seeking khata change

A 97-year-old woman, Jayalakhshmamma, staged a protest, seeking khata in her name for the land sanctioned by the government around 30 years ago, in Srirangapatna, Mandya district, on Tuesday.

Supported by her family members, she staged the protest for half a day, in front of the Town Municipal Council (TMC) office, seeking justice.

Nagarika Hitharakshana Samiti president K Chandan explained that the government sanctioned 18X35 ft dimension site, behind the Police Quarters in Ward No 7, to Jayalakshmamma, 30 years ago. As there was information that the khata of the said land was given to another person, she had applied to the TMC, seeking a probe, two months ago. But, the officials have not taken any steps in this regard, he complained.

TMC vice-president S Prakash assured that there was no dispute over the land and Jayalakshmamma can construct a house and the TMC administration is with her.