State Cabinet approved 12 New taluks

15 May 2013
Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala Cabinet gave formal approval for the Budget proposal for formation of 12 new taluks Manjeswaram, Vellarikundu, Thamarassery, Iritty, Kondotty, Pattambi, Konni, Kattakada, Varkala, Chalakudy, Idukki, and Punalur in the State on Wednesday.

Chief Minister Oommen Chandy told the media after the Cabinet meeting that a new headquarters would be built for the Pathanapuram taluk in Pathanapuram town. Currently, the taluk office is functioning in Punalur. That office would become the headquarters of new Punalur taluk.

The Chief Minister said that there had been demands for more new taluks inside and outside the Assembly. The proposals would be examined by a special committee.

Source– http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/cabinet-nod-for-12-new-taluks/article4718125.ece

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