The demolition of the illegally constructed villas of Kapico Resorts Pvt. Ltd on Nediyathuruthu island in Vembanad Lake is expected to begin in a week, District Collector V.R. Krishna Teja has said.
He was speaking after visiting the island on Monday.
"The resort people are going to submit a demolition plan to the grama panchayat secretary soon. The plan will be accorded approval after a review by the district administration and the panchayat. Our plan is to start demolition in a week. The demolition and transportation of waste, which will be carried out in an environmentally safe manner, will be completed in six months," Mr. Teja said.