We Need To Get Wayanad Back: Kerala High Court Seeks Centre's Response Over Non-Disbursal Of Relief Funds After Landslides

The Kerala High Court sought the Central government’s response regarding the disbursal of disaster relief funds for Wayanad, which was hit by landslides. The court noted that the National Disaster Management Response Fund and the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund had not released any amounts for disaster relief to Kerala, despite allocations to neighboring states. The court emphasized the need for prompt action to rehabilitate the affected areas and directed the Additional Solicitor General to obtain instructions from the Centre. The state government detailed lands suitable for resettlement of affected people. The court’s intervention highlights the importance of timely disaster relief and the role of the judiciary in ensuring accountability and support for disaster-affected regions.