Port Blair, Sept 12: In a firm step towards preserving public assets and ensuring the safety of public spaces, the District Administration of South Andaman successfully carried out eviction drive in the villages of Shore Point and Bambooflat in Ferrargunj Tehsil. The operation targeted encroachments on government roads, walkways, drains, and other public paths that posed hazards to pedestrians and hindered the free movement of the public. With the cooperation of the APWD and Police Department, the encroachments were dismantled, and the confiscated materials have been safely moved to the Patwarkhana campus in Bambooflat.
In a similar effort, a drive was carried out at Prothrapur village, resulting in the eviction of 200 square meters of land from encroachers in Port Blair Tehsil.
This decisive action reflects the District Administration’s commitment to defending public property and ensuring its appropriate use. By reclaiming these essential public spaces, the Administration sends a clear and unequivocal message: illegal encroachments on government land will not be tolerated under any circumstances and the Administration will continue its vigilant efforts to prevent unauthorized constructions and encroachments.
The District Administration calls upon the public to respect government property and strictly warns that any future attempts at encroachment will attract severe legal consequences.
Citizens are encouraged to report any instances of encroachment or seek further details by contacting the District Control Room at 03192-240127 / 238881 / 1070 or via WhatsApp at 9531888844. The Administration assures that the identities of informants will remain confidential, ensuring their safety.
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