Excelsior Correspondent
ANANTNAG, Apr 23: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr Piyush Singla today ordered immediate dismissal of 7 lambardars and one Chowkidar of tehsils Anantnag and Bijbehara today following their involvement in encroachment of State/ Kahcharie land.
Dr Singla said that there had been reports regarding land grabbing by lambardars/ chowkidars and taking cognizance of these reports action in the matter has been initiated.
Advocating a no non – sense approach, he said that persons who fail to deliver to their assigned tasks and whose actions are counterproductive to public interest will be taken to task as per law.
As per the order, the lambardars/ chowkidars instead of protecting State/ Kahcharie land were found to be themselves involved in illegal grabbing on land causing loss to state exchequer.
It is in place to mention that the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir had issued directions for dismissal of such lambardars/ chowkidars who were found involved in land grabbing of State/ kahcharie land.
The concerned Tehsildars have been directed to take necessary action regarding appointment of substitutes.
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