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Over 1,500 illegal settlers served eviction notices in Arunachal Hills
Authorities in Arunachal Pradesh have issued eviction notices to 1,535 illegal settlers as part of a crackdown on unauthorized settlements. A recent enumeration by the Revenue Department identified approximately 3,535 illegal settlements across the hills region.
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The Revenue Department of Arunachal Pradesh has begun enforcement action against unauthorized occupants in the state's hill areas, issuing eviction notices to 1,535 individuals. The move follows a comprehensive enumeration exercise that revealed the extent of illegal settlement activity in the region.
According to the department's findings, approximately 3,535 illegal settlements have been documented across Arunachal Pradesh's hills, many of which have existed for several years. The enumeration exercise was undertaken to assess the scope of the problem before initiating remedial measures.
The eviction notices mark the start of what authorities indicate will be a systematic effort to clear unauthorized settlements from the hill areas. The exact timeline for enforcement and any appeals process available to affected settlers has not been detailed by officials.
Illegal settlements in India's northeastern states have long posed challenges for land administration and resource management. The action in Arunachal Pradesh reflects growing pressure on state governments to address unauthorized land occupation and enforce regulations governing settlement in sensitive hill regions.