Archive · 25 Jul 2025
School Land Encroachment Sparks Outrage in Hailakandi
Imagine a school that has a playground where kids play.
Some people have taken over the school's land and the kids can't play there anymore.
The school was given land a long time ago, but now some people are using it for their own purposes.
The school is asking for the government to help get the land back.
Local officials have promised to do something, but so far nothing has happened.
It's like if someone took your toys and wouldn't give them back, and now you can't play with them.
Encroachment of school land in Gharmurra, Hailakandi, has caused local outrage.
Seven bighas of land, originally granted in 1940, are now under alleged control by six individuals.
The encroachment impacts the school's daily activities, particularly outdoor sessions for the 309 students.
Despite a 2020 eviction order, no action has been taken, prompting calls for immediate intervention.
Authorities, including the District Guardian Minister, have assured measures to recover the land.
- Who
- Local residents and six individuals are involved, along with school authorities, government officials, and the forest department.
- What
- Encroachment of school land in Gharmurra, Hailakandi.
- When
- The encroachment has been ongoing, with a 2020 eviction order issued.
- Where
- Gharmurra area, Hailakandi district, Assam.
- Why
- To gain control of school land, affecting school activities and depriving students of space.
School/Community
Encroachers
Land Use
School/Community
The land should be returned to the school to restore its facilities and allow students to use the playground and outdoor session.
Encroachers
The land is being used for cultivation by local individuals and eviction would disrupt their activities.
- School Established
- 1937
- Land Grant Date
- February 2, 1940
- Land Area Encroached
- Approximately 7 bighas
- Number of Students
- 309
- Number of Teachers
- 6
- Previous Eviction Order
- December 27, 2020