The District Administration Jammu today conducted a major demolition operation here at Sidhra in the city outskirts targeting illegal constructions raised on State land and retrieved prime land of 3.5 kanals.
Officials said that acting on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Dr Rakesh Minhas, a team led by Tehsildar Jammu, Paramdeep Singh accompanied by Naib Tehsildar Sidhra and Bajalta Jagdish Singh besides Revenue officials and Police personnel, conducted the operation, removing unauthorised shops and structures built on encroached State land.
All illegal constructions were demolished on the spot.
Through the action, the department has successfully retrieved approximately 3.5 Kanals of valuable land, it said.
The retrieved land has been immediately taken into official possession and is earmarked for the establishment of Niabat and Patwari office, and Police Chowki, Sidhra, they said.
“Public is informed that Niabat Office, Sidhra shall commence functioning from tomorrow itself at this location to further facilitate public service delivery.”
The District Administration has reiterated its resolve to continue strict action against violators and encroachers, appealing to the public to refrain from illegal occupation of government land, said officials.
