Sri Vijaya Puram, June 12: As part of the District Administration’s ongoing efforts to safeguard government land and ensure its proper utilization, an encroachment drive was conducted today at Tushnabad village under South Andaman Tehsil.
During the drive, encroachment in the form of illegal fencing erected over 1000 square metres of land falling under government khata was identified and removed. The encroached area was promptly restored to its original status, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to protecting public land and preventing unauthorized occupation.
In a separate action, an area measuring approximately 250 square meters of Government land, encroached by way of fencing on land situated at Prothrapur village, was also cleared and restored to its original condition.
All of the above eviction operations were carried out under the relevant provisions of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Land Revenue and Land Reforms Regulation, 1966. The drives were conducted peacefully with full coordination between Revenue officials, local police and enforcement staff and without any law-and-order disruptions.
The District Administration reiterates its firm commitment to act against illegal encroachments and appeals to the general public to refrain from occupying government land without proper authorisation. Citizens are encouraged to cooperate with the District Administration in preserving public resources and maintaining the rule of law. The District Administration, South Andaman reiterates that such operations will continue unabated in all areas where illegal occupation is identified.
The Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman cautioned the General Public that the District Administration has zero tolerance towards encroachment on government land and and uphold the rule of law.
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.