The Nagercoil Principal Sub Court has awarded Killiyoor Assembly Congress MLA S. Rajesh Kumar along with two others to three months of imprisonment for allegedly preventing the government officials from performing their duties in 2014.
According to prosecution, Joseph, along with his son Pauldurai and daughter-in-law Subitha, had reportedly encroached on “Kalam Poramboke” land for the construction of their house.
Following a complaint, the revenue officials of Vilavancode taluk conducted an inspection and confirmed the illegal occupation. Notices were sent to remove encroachments.
Subsequently the revenue officials accompanied by an earth mover machine went to demolish the encroaching structure. At that moment, Joseph, Pauldurai, Subitha, Amos, Ditto and Rajesh Kumar allegedly prevented the officials from performing their duties and obstructed the demolition leading to verbal altercation.
A case was registered at Karungal police station against all six individuals under various sections, including obstruction of government officials in performing their duty, attempt to murder and assault.
During the course of trail, Joseph, Ditto and Pauldurai passed away
After 11 years, Nagercoil Principal Sub Court Assistant Sessions Judge S. Assan Mohamed sentenced Rajesh Kumar, Subitha and Amos to three months of imprisonment along with a fine of ₹100 each.
Special Public Prosecutor J.R. Hercules appeared on behalf of the government during the trial.
Published - April 21, 2025 08:19 pm IST
