The Kerala High Court has demanded a detailed report from the state government regarding the available funds in the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and how they have been spent, particularly after the devastating landslides in Wayanad. The court’s move comes amid an ongoing dispute over the allocation and timely release of funds by the central government.
While the Centre insists that sufficient funds have been allocated, the Kerala government claims that the necessary financial support is not being released in a timely manner, hindering relief operations. The court noted the “bickering” between the Centre and Kerala, with each blaming the other for the delays. The court’s intervention aims to resolve the issues promptly and expedite the relief efforts for the affected victims of the Wayanad landslides.
