Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Defence Ministry: Over 1,540 Acres of Bengal Defence Land Encroached
The government has confirmed that some army land in West Bengal is being used illegally.
More than 1,540 acres of land has been taken over by people.
The government is working to fix this problem.
They are checking the land, keeping records, and working with police.
There is debate about the issue.
Over 1,540 acres of defence land in West Bengal has been encroached upon.
The information was confirmed by the Defence Ministry in response to a query in the Rajya Sabha.
2.37 acres of encroached land is near Barrackpore cantonment.
No encroachments were reported in Jalapahar and Lebong cantonments.
The government is taking measures, including land inspections and digitisation, to address the issue.
- Who
- The Defence Ministry.
- What
- Over 1,540 acres of defence land is encroached.
- When
- Information confirmed in response to a query in the Rajya Sabha.
- Where
- West Bengal.
- Why
- To address the encroachment of defence land and protect military infrastructure.
Centre
State Government
Land Encroachment
Centre
Highlights encroachment on defence land and actions to address the issue
State Government
May criticize the central government for not preventing the encroachments effectively.
- Total Defence Land in WB
- 43,493 acres
- Encroached Land
- 1,540.85 acres
- Encroached Land near Barrackpore
- 2.37 acres
- Cantonments free from encroachment
- Jalapahar and Lebong
- Government action
- Regular inspections, anti-encroachment drives, digitisation of records
