Port Blair, May 29: The District Administration continuing its efforts to contain the encroachments over Government land under South Andaman District carried out extensive drives at various places.

During these drives, encroachments in the shape of temporary/permanent structures in the form of shed and retaining wall, trees and saplings over govt. revenue land at Garacharma and Corbyn’s Cove were removed and an area measuring over 600 sqmts. was restored to its original status.

The Deputy Commissioner (SA) has once requested the general public to refrain from such illegal activities and further contact the District Administration in case of any complaint against such 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.