Kerala High Court Takes Action on Wayanad Landslide Compensation

The Kerala High Court addressed delays in compensation for Wayanad landslide victims, urging the government to initiate disbursement through bank or treasury accounts. The court also noted a committee's review of the disaster's national status and extended daily financial aid for another month, with further hearings set for November 15.

The Kerala High Court has raised concerns over the lack of compensation for victims of the Wayanad landslides, directing the government to implement a system for payment distribution via banks or treasury accounts.

This directive was issued by Justices A K Jayasankaran Nambiar and Syam Kumar V M during a hearing on a case that the court initiated following the July 30 landslides in Wayanad.

While the state government confirmed the continuation of a daily financial support scheme, a central committee is evaluating whether to classify the event as a national disaster, with the matter scheduled for further discussion on November 15.

(With inputs from agencies.)