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Pradeep Kumar

25/05/21 16:51 PM IST

New draft regulations for Lakshadweep

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A slew of proposals ranging from a ban on beef to disqualification of panchayat poll aspirants with more than two children, which form part of draft regulations for Lakshadweep cleared by its.

New draft

  • The Authority will get huge power to take over land without protecting the interests of land owners.
  • There is a move to develop roads as per National Highway standards. 
  • The ban on beef proposed under the draft Lakshadweep Animal Preservation Regulation has contributed to the unrest in the Union Territory where Muslims make over 90 per cent of the population.
  • The Administrator is also being blamed for the spike in Covid-19 cases during the second wave – in the first wave, it did not report a single case.
  • There is a proposal to prevent those who have more than two children from contesting the panchayat elections.
Issue

The Administrator did not consult panchayat authorities before preparing the draft of the Panchayat regulations (amendment) draft. 
People were also agitated over the dilution of norms for serving liquor at resorts. As part of tourism promotion, resorts in populated islands will be allowed to supply liquor.

Source: The Hindu

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