In Assembly, Chavda flags ‘encroachment’ issue, Gujarat govt lists action taken

The Congress leader further questioned the government, asking how much land had been vacated and how much the company had paid as a penalty. He also asked whether any steps under the Land Grabbing Act had been taken or not with the government replying that the matter was in progress.

‘’How many private companies have encroached on government land in different talukas in Surat district? What steps have been taken, and how much encroachment has been cleared? How much time will the Government take to clear the entire encroachment on government land?,’’ said Chavda

Responding to Chavda’s questions on encroachment, the state government said, “Cases have been filed against private companies under Section 61 of the Land Revenue Act, 1879, and a fine of Rs. 76,51,36,890 has been collected. 5,91,219 sq.mt. of government land has been acquired in Choyasi taluka. The encroachment will be removed after the completion of the proceedings under Section 61 of the Land Revenue Act, 1879.’’