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Assam issues eviction notice for 1,243 bighas in Nalbari
Authorities in Nalbari district directed occupants to vacate over 1,243 bighas of illegally occupied government and grazing land within a fortnight. This enforcement action follows judicial directives to clear unauthorized occupation of public property across the state.
1,243 bighastotal encroached land area
743 bighasencroached Village Grazing Reserve land
500 bighasencroached general government land
- Over 1,243 bighas of government land were identified as encroached in Kaorekhaiti village under Nalbari district.
- The encroached area includes 743 bighas of Village Grazing Reserve and 500 bighas of general government land.
- Occupants received a 15-day deadline from November 2 to clear the area or face legal action.
📚 Background · static GK
- Village Grazing Reserves in Assam are protected tracts established under the Assam Land and Revenue Regulation Act, 1886, strictly meant for community livestock grazing.
- Revenue circles in Assam operate under the district administration and function as the primary units for land administration, revenue collection, and land record maintenance.
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