Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 13: As part of its ongoing efforts to safeguard Government land from unauthorized occupation, the District Administration, South Andaman, carried out an extensive eviction operation today at North Bay village and Bambooflat.
During the operation, a large-scale encroachment on Government land under the possession of the Andaman Public Works Department (APWD) situated at North Bay village was identified and successfully evicted. An area of measuring 500 sq. mtr. of Government land was cleared and subsequently handed over to the concerned officials of the APWD Department or its protection and future utilization.
In a similar anti-encroachment action, the Revenue Department with active support from the Police Department and field staff removed an unauthorized shed structure erected on Government land near the Tsunami Shelter at Bambooflat, thereby restoring an area measuring 1000 square meters of Government land to its original condition.
The District Administration has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards encroachments on public land and has urged the general public to refrain from any form of illegal occupation. Strict legal action shall be initiated against any individuals found attempting to encroach upon Government property in the future.
In case of any inquires/complaints, the general public can communicate with the District Control Room at the following numbers 03192-240127/238881/1070/9531888844 (WhatsApp). The identity of the person providing the information will be kept secret so as to protect the individual.