Kochi: Huge irregularities have been found in giving permits for construction activities in villages including Chinnakanal in Munnar region. As per the direction of the High Court, an NOC from the District Collector was made mandatory for construction activities in the area. Later, the Government handed over the power to issue NOCs from the collector to village officers and that led to irregularities. Mathrubhumi News investigation, Government surrenders to land mafia.