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NEW LAND REFORMS BILL – AN APPRISAL
18/03/2008 Kottayam,
Wide ranges of discussions are taking place regarding the implications the so-called contraversory bill viz. the Nell Vayal and Neerthadam Samrankshna Bill of 2008. What is the main motive behind the introduction of this Bill? Is it safe guarding the interest of the state as whole? Is it safe guarding the interest of the farmers or the agricultural sector? No. With 100% sure one can say that the Bill is not for the sake of the state or for the sake of farmers or agriculture sector. But for whom it is benefited ? Before taking a quick conclusion, we must understand the present political and social scenario of the state.
Lack of efficient and patriotic political leaders is the crucial problem facing the state. The rulers must be loyal to the state. Almost all politicians are thinking about their own stomach, their own position and their own party. They are using Government officials as a medium for pick-pocketing the general public. The rules and regulations are twisted in such a way for this pick-pocketing. There are good politicians, good officials and good people in the state. But unfortunately they are silent for various reasons. The people are fragmented in to hundreds of sections. They are confined to small shells of vested interests.
The religious sector is also not hopeful. Almost all religions have become the part of the establishment. Majority of the religious leaders are following a luxurious life. There are small fanatic groups in certain religions. They are also creating problems with the help of anti-social elements. The common man doubts whether the society is flowing to a stage of anarchy, just before the social atmosphere of French Revolution.
But the real and painful factor is still exists. Nearly 25% of the people are living in sub-standard conditions. All kinds of exploitations are falling upon his head like meteors. The financial assistants from the Central Government are forbidden fruits to them because the BPL list is purposefully diluted. This is the political and social scenario of the state, the so called “God’s own country.”
Now we have to think why the government is planning to introduce such a Bill. Even though the farmers are fragmented, socially, politically and religiously, majority of them have a comfortable life, due to their hardworking nature. If this bill is passed and implemented, the farmers can be charge sheeted for various reasons. Under Section V-Rule against land filling, Section VII- The Deputy Tahsildar is empowered to take action against farmers, Section X-Rule for ultimatum to farmers by District Collectors, Section XI-Rule regarding capture of uncultivated land from farmers and transfer it to Kudumbasree units and Section IXX-Rule of imprisonment up to three years and the fine up to one lakh rupees . If such a situation arises, the farmers may not get time to do his agricultural works.They may go after local leaders for escaping from cases charged against them. Gradually the farmers become “paniyalars” and political parties become the “Janmis”. Perhaps this may be the hidden agenda behind the introduction of this bill. Beware farmers! This may be starting of a new social order.
Before concluding this appraisal, we must remember that there is one state in India where the land ownership deeds of the farmers are still under the custody of local party secretariat.
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