Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct 23: As part of the ongoing, large-scale encroachment clearance campaign, the District Administration, South Andaman, undertook a major anti-encroachment operation at Attam Pahar, Garacharma village, successfully reclaiming a significant expanse of government land that had been recently subjected to illegal occupation.
Upon inspection, it was discovered that portions of the area had been unlawfully appropriated, with makeshift fencing and temporary structures being raised in blatant violation of government land ownership. Acting with reports received from vigilant field functionaries, a dedicated team of revenue officials, supported by ground staff and earth-moving machinery was immediately mobilized to the site to dismantle and remove all unauthorized occupations.
The drive resulted in the removal of seven encroachments, including six fencing structures and one temporary shed, thereby restoring approximately 2,500 square meters of valuable government revenue land to its rightful and legal status under government possession.
In a parallel operation, Revenue officials also cleared an illegal obstruction, a temporary railing erected over government land at North Bay village. The clearance was executed in the presence of the Revenue Inspector and Police personnel, reaffirming the District Administration’s zero-tolerance stance against encroachment in any form.
These concerted actions underscore the District Administration’s unwavering commitment to safeguard public land assets from unlawful possession and to ensure their judicious use for public welfare. The Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman has once again cautioned the general public against indulging in any act of land grabbing or unauthorized occupation and has urged citizens to act responsibly by reporting any instance of suspicious activity or fresh encroachment to the nearest revenue office. Regular inspections and follow-up enforcement operations will continue in the ensuing weeks as part of the Administration’s sustained vigilance to protect, monitor and preserve government lands across the district.
For any inquiry or to report encroachments, the general public may contact the District Control Room at 03192–240127 / 238881 / 1070 or on WhatsApp at 9531888844. The identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential to ensure their safety and encourage civic participation in this public cause.
