Port Blair, May 07: The District Administration, South Andaman District in its continuous efforts to contain the encroachments over Government lands carried out eviction drives at Port Blair Tehsil.
Encroachments done in the shape of temporary sheds at South Point village near wireless quarters and APWD quarters under Port Blair Tehsil were evicted and an house and plantation at Shyamnagar Village, Swaraj Dweep was evicted. An area of 1000 sq. mtrs approximately has been restored to government khaata with the assistance of Patwari, Patwari Assistant and CDVs in the Tehsil.
Strict vigil and monitoring is being done by the Revenue Authorities and in its continuous efforts 8000 sq. mtrs of land has been restored back from encroachment by unscrupulous elements in South Andaman District.
The Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman cautioned the General Public that the District Administration has zero tolerance towards encroachment on government land and to refrain from encroaching on Government land.
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.
