In the ongoing land dispute in Munambam, the Syro-Malabar Church has expressed dissatisfaction with the recent amendments to the Waqf Act, stating that they do not offer a permanent solution. Church spokesperson Fr. Antony Vadakkekara emphasized the need for continued legal action to secure the rights of the affected residents .

The controversy centers around claims by the Kerala Waqf Board over land occupied by approximately 600 families in Munambam and Cherai. These families, many from the Latin Catholic community, assert that they have legal ownership of the land, supported by registered deeds and tax receipts. The Waqf Board's claims, based on historical donations to Farook College, have been challenged by both the Syro-Malabar and Latin Catholic Churches.

In response to the dispute, the Kerala government has formed a judicial commission led by former Acting Chief Justice C.N. Ramachandran Nair to investigate the matter. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has assured residents that no evictions will occur and that the government will support their rights in court.

The Syro-Malabar Church has also reached out to the Joint Parliamentary Committee, advocating for amendments to the Waqf Act to prevent similar disputes in the future. They argue that the current legal framework allows for unjust claims on properties owned by non-Muslim communities.

As the legal proceedings continue, the affected families in Munambam remain hopeful for a resolution that acknowledges their longstanding ownership and rights to the land.