Sri Vijaya Puram, Jun 24: Pursuing its zero-tolerance policy towards land encroachments, the District Administration, South Andaman conducted a major eviction drive at Garacharama (Attom Pahar) targeting unauthorized and fresh encroachments on Government Revenue land.
The operation was spearheaded by the Revenue Department with active coordination and support from the Police Department and the Andaman Public Works Department (APWD). Earth-moving machineries were deployed to execute the demolition and clearance of the encroached areas in an efficient and systematic manner.
The encroachments had been recently committed in the form of temporary shelters, unauthorised fencing and illegal plantation of banana trees which were aimed at gradually occupying government land through informal means. Upon identification through vigilant field surveillance and verification of revenue records, swift action was taken to prevent further expansion of such encroachments.
As a result of the drive, a total of eight temporary structures along with multiple unauthorized fencing installations and vegetation were removed. The coordinated action led to the restoration of approximately 0.70 hectares of prime government land back into the official records (government khata), thereby safeguarding public assets for rightful and planned use 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.
