Tarun Karthick
Campbell Bay, 10 May 2024
District Administration of North & Middle Andaman district has taken a firm stance against encroachment with a series of eviction drives across all three Sub Divisions. The initiative, driven by a commitment to zero tolerance towards encroachment, aims to reclaim Government land and establish a safer and more organised community environment.
Under the vigilant supervision of Mr. Dilkhush Meena, IAS, the Deputy Commissioner of North & Middle Andaman, Revenue Officials meticulously identified and removed unauthorised structures, encroachments, and illegal occupations across designated areas within the district. This operation serves as a testament to the administration’s dedication to upholding the rule of law and preserving the integrity of public spaces.
During the eviction drive, temporary structures on various encroached Government lands were dismantled. These included structures in Devpur village (200 sq. mtrs in front of District Correctional Home), Lucknow Village (500 sq. mtrs) under Mayabunder Tehsil, Kadamtala village (19,000 sq. mtrs of arecanut and banana plantation), Rampur Village (katcha shed and plantation of 5000 sq. mtrs) under Rangat Tehsil, and DB Gram village (7,200 sq. mtrs of arecanut and banana plantation) under Diglipur Tehsil. The reclaimed lands were restored into Government Khata with the assistance of Revenue Inspector, Patwari, Patwari Assistant, and other revenue staff.
Throughout the operation, the District Administration prioritized transparency, accountability, and adherence to legal procedures, reflecting its commitment to promoting sustainable development, preserving natural resources, and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. By safeguarding public assets and enforcing land use regulations, the Administration aims to create an environment conducive to economic growth, social cohesion, and civic harmony.
This eviction drive is part of the ongoing commitment of the District Administration to uphold a zero-tolerance policy against encroachment of Government land. The Administration vows to continue such efforts to further clear encroachments from Government land.
Meanwhile, the general public has been urged to cooperate by reporting any illegal constructions or encroachments on Government land by individuals to the Control Rooms at the following Phone Numbers: 03192262960 (Mayabunder), 03192274248 (Rangat), and 03192272260 (Diglipur), or to concerned area revenue field functionaries.