Port Blair, April 29: The District Administration in its continuous efforts to contain the encroachments over Government lands, the revenue officials of Port Blair Tehsil under South Andaman District carried out extensive eviction drives at various places during the last few days against such encroachments.

During these drives, fresh encroachments in the shape of temporary structures and railings over govt. revenue land at Sippighat, Garacharma, Austinabad and Haddo villages were removed and an area measuring over 1803 sqmts. was restored to its original status. Further in a similar action at Austinabad and Rangachang village unauthorized hawkers and extended structures were also removed from public premises.

The general public is once again requested to refrain from such illegal activities and further to contact the District Administration in case of any complaint against such illegal activities. They can communicate with the District Control Room over the following numbers 03192-240127/238881/1070 and whatsapp number 9531888844. The identity of persons providing such information will be kept anonymous.