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Ballari Officials Reclaim Crores-Worth Government Land After Encroachment Complaints
Officials in Ballari cleared people from two pieces of government land.
Local residents had complained that one property was being used for farming.
Wastewater from a nearby lake was pumped onto the land for irrigation.
Officials used earth movers to remove the encroachment.
They also removed pipes and motor pumps.
A sign was put up saying the land belonged to the Karnataka government.
Another encroached site near a major road was cleared too.
Authorities said they will protect public land, lakes, and water bodies.
Revenue and municipal officials cleared encroachments from two government properties in Ballari.
The operation followed complaints about alleged encroachment in Ward 16, TS No 21/1A1.
Officials removed irrigation pipes and motor pumps used to farm the land.
A warning board said the property belonged to the Karnataka government and warned encroachers of punishment.
Authorities also cleared a site between Kanaka Durgamma Temple and Valmiki Circle.
- Who
- Revenue and Ballari City Corporation officials, supported by surveyors, village accountants, and local police, carried out the operation.
- What
- Officials cleared encroachments from two government properties and restored them to government possession.
- Where
- The properties were in Ballari city, including Ward 16, TS No 21/1A1, and a site between Kanaka Durgamma Temple and Valmiki Circle.
- When
- The operations took place on Friday.
- Why
- The action followed complaints from local residents about alleged encroachment of government land.
Key facts
- Location
- Ballari city, Karnataka
- Properties affected
- Two government properties
- First site
- Ward 16, TS No 21/1A1
- Use of land
- Agricultural activities using wastewater pumped from a nearby lake
- Action taken
- Encroachments, irrigation pipes, and motor pumps were removed
- Second site
- Along the main road between Kanaka Durgamma Temple and Valmiki Circle
- Official warning
- Encroachment of government property was described as a punishable offence
Quotes
Mohammed Zubair
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Ballari
“There will be no compromise when it comes to protecting public property. Encroachments on government land, lakes and other water bodies will not be allowed.”
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