Port Blair, July 2: The District Administration, South Andaman in its continuous efforts to contain the encroachments over Government land under South Andaman District has carried out extensive eviction drives at various places.

During these drives, eviction of an unauthorized occupation over Sy.No.441/4 and an area of 0.05 hects was restored at Bambooflat under section 161 of A&N LR&LRR, 1961 and in a similar drive carried out at Garacharma village, fresh encroachment was removed from Govt. land bearing Sy. No 419/P and an area of 200 sq. mtrs was to restored to its original status.

The Deputy Commissioner (SA) has once again reiterated that the District Administration is committed in its efforts to contain such illegal activities and has further requested the general public to refrain from such activities and also contact the District Administration in case of any complaints. 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.