The Kerala government informed the High Court that Rs 5 lakh ex gratia has been credited to the accounts of each of the eight Wayanad landslide victims, while Rs 18 lakh was sanctioned for the injured. Compensation will be released after legal heirship and medical assessment
The Kerala High Court directed the state government to ensure prompt ex gratia payments and treatment for victims of the Wayanad landslide. It also sought an explanation on why workers remained at the tunnel project site despite orders suspending construction activities
