Port Blair, May 2: The District Administration, South Andaman in its continuous efforts to contain encroachments over Government lands, carried out eviction drives at Ferrargunj Tehsil. Encroachments done in the village of Nayashahar under Ferrargunj Tehsil were evicted and an area of 2000 sq. mtrs approximately with fencing was removed and the land has been restored to Government Khata with the assistance of Patwari, Patwari Assistant and CDVs in the Tehsil.

The Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman has cautioned the general public that the District Administration has zero tolerance towards encroachment on Government land and to refrain from encroaching on Government land.

In case of any inquires/complaints, the general public can communicate with the District Control Room at phone numbers 03192-240127/238881/1070/9531888844 (WhatsApp). The identity of the person providing information will be kept anonymous, so as to protect the individual.