Chennai: The city-based anti-graft outfit Arappor Iyakkam has has levied serious allegations against Tamil Nadu Minister Raja Kannappan, accusing him of extorting state land worth Rs 411 crore through his sons, Prabhu, Divakar, and Dilip Kumar. The organization claims the minister’s sons illegally acquired 5 acres of state land between Alandur Metro and Nanganallur Metro on GST Road.
SS Rajakannappan is currently the Minister for Milk and Dairy Development, Khadi and Village Industries Board in Tamil Nadu government.
According to documents obtained by the Arappor Iyakkam, the disputed land, Survey No. 1353 and 1352, was initially state-owned. However, the minister’s sons allegedly used dubious means to take control of the land through their company, Deccan Fun and Hotels Private Limited.
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Arappor Iyakkam alleges Rs 411 Crore Land Scam Against DMK Minister
Evidence reveals that the government canceled the survey numbers in 2015, declaring the land as state property. Despite this, the minister’s sons continued to hold onto the land. The Charity Movement has provided documents from 1991 to 2018, showcasing the company’s registration and takeover of the disputed land.
Jayaram Venkatesan, Coordinator of Movement, met with reporters in Chennai, releasing evidence and detailing the allegations. “We have attached a copy of the Revenue Register, confirming the land as state property. Survey No. 1353 spans 4 acres and 31,378 square feet, while Survey No. 1352 covers 12,964 square feet,” he said.
The organization has filed complaints with the Corruption Department, Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, Chief Secretary, Revenue Minister, and Revenue Secretariat, seeking immediate recovery of the state land and action against those involved.
The alleged land scam has raised concerns about corruption within the Tamil Nadu government. The Charity Movement demands swift action against Minister Raja Kannappan and his sons. The current value of the land is estimated at Rs 411 crore, with the government guidelines valuing it at Rs 11,000 per square foot.
The Arappor Iyakkam has filed complaints with the Corruption Department, Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, Chief Secretary, Revenue Minister, and Revenue Secretariat, seeking recovery of the state land and action against those involved.
Minister Raja Kannappan’s sons have been linked to Deccan Fun and Hotels Private Limited for nearly 20 years. The company has registered documents since 1991 to take over the disputed land. Despite the government’s cancellation, the minister’s sons continue to hold onto the land.
