Port Blair, Oct. 8: Continuing its zero tolerance policy towards encroachment on Government land, the Revenue Department of South Andaman District carried out eviction drive committed over Government land at Port Blair Tehsil. On Oct. 6, 2022, an encroachment eviction drive was carried out and an area measuring 100 Sqmtrs. approximately in the shape of tin shed at roadside of Corbyn’s Cove village has been removed and the land has been restored to Government Khata.

Similar drives were conducted in Ferrargunj Tehsil and Little Andaman Tehsil as well today. Encroachments in the shape of temporary structure and fencing were removed from Caddlegunj area and an area of 0.05 hects have been restored to Government Khata. At Little Andaman Tehsil, about 1 hect. of revenue land was restored to its actual position in Hutbay village.

Meanwhile, encroachment eviction drives will continue in the coming weeks in all Tehsils of South Andaman District. The general public have been once again cautioned to refrain from encroaching Government land. In case of any inquires, they may communicate with the District Control Room at phone numbers 03192-240127/1077.