Excelsior Correspondent
Anantnag, June 1: In compliance to the directions issued by High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh and Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, a team comprising of ACR Anantnag and Tehsildar Anantnag today held an anti-encroachment drive in Qasbibagahat Bangidar near Wazir Bagh Anantnag.
DC Anantnag Dr Piyush Singla said that encroachment removal is one of the major focus points of the administration and he is regularly monitoring the progress in this regard. He said that strict directions have been passed to revenue officials for removing encroachment and act against any illegal constructions. He said that the land retrieved will be used for productive public purpose for the benefit of the common people.
The quantum of land measuring a total of 13 kanals with a market value in excess of Rs 25 crores had been transferred as part of Roshni scheme. Speaking on the occasion, Tehsildar Anantnag Umar Gulzar said that as per directions, anti-encroachment drives are being organised in various parts of the Tehsil. He said that the piece of land retrieved is located in close proximity to the town and has been made free of all encumberances.
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