Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 22: In a determined effort to protect public land and curb unauthorized encroachments, the District Administration, South Andaman conducted extensive eviction drives across Manglutan village in Ferrargunj Tehsil, Austinabad village in Sri Vijaya Puram Tehsil, and Netaji Nagar village in Little Andaman Tehsil. These operations reflect the Administration's unwavering commitment to safeguarding government resources and ensuring their rightful use.
At Manglutan under Ferrargunj Tehsil, unauthorized encroachments were identified on the land of the Andaman Sea Food Cooperative Society. The encroachments included temporary structures, fencing, areca nut and banana plantations, and three houses constructed with GI sheets. A locked house was cleared after confiscating materials through a Panchanama in the presence of police personnel, PWD staff, and local residents. The drive successfully reclaimed approximately 0.3500 hectares of government land and restored it to official records.
Under Sree Vijayapuram Tehsil, the eviction drive in Austinabad village led to the removal of 11 unauthorized encroachments, comprising two structures and nine fencing cases. This operation restored 0.2000 hectares of government land to its original status.
In Netaji Nagar, Little Andaman Tehsil, fresh encroachments over an area of 0.06 hectares were identified and cleared. The reclaimed land has been fully restored to its lawful state.
Through these efforts, the District Administration has reclaimed an aggregate area of 0.6100 hectares, emphasizing its dedication to preserving public land and ensuring its sustainable use.
The District Administration underscores the importance of responsible land management and urges citizens to support these initiatives by refraining from unlawful activities. Sustainable development and equitable resource management remain key priorities for the District Administration, South Andaman.
To promote public participation, the District Administration, South Andaman has established accessible channels for reporting illegal encroachments or constructions. Citizens can contact the District Control Room at 03192-240127/238881/1070 or share information via WhatsApp at 9531888844. All reports will be handled with utmost confidentiality, protecting the identity of informants.