Port Blair, Oct 13: As part of zero tolerance approach towards encroachments in South Andaman District, besides action under A&N Islands LR & LRR 1966 & Rules 1968, it has been decided that criminal proceedings will be initiated against those encroaching and FIRs will be registered. In this regard, two FIRs have been lodged against the unauthorized structures at village Dollygung on Sy. No. 80, Sy. No. 283 and 284 at Police station, Pahargaon vide FIR No 19/2016 and 166/2016 under section 447/34 of IPC. All Patwaris have been directed to lodge FIR against the encroachers in similar cases.
General public is hereby cautioned to refrain from such encroachments and unauthorized activities, as strict action will be taken against them. In case any fresh encroachments are noticed, the general public are requested to inform the District Control Room at numbers 238881, 240127, 230178 and 1070.