Noida Administration Takes Strong Action Against Land Encroachment
The district administration in Noida executed a significant demolition operation in Bilaspur on Tuesday. Government officials removed illegal structures from public land, including two village ponds. The reclaimed property carries an estimated value of Rs 5.5 crore.
How the Encroachment Operation Unfolded
Recent weeks saw rain-fed village ponds drying up in the area. Unauthorized individuals quickly moved to occupy this vacant government land. These encroachers constructed boundary walls around the ponds. They actively began converting the land into residential plots.
Local residents noticed sudden construction activity around the ponds. They immediately alerted officials from the Sadar tehsil. Revenue teams conducted a thorough site inspection after receiving the complaint. Their investigation confirmed the illegal occupation.
The Modus Operandi of Property Dealers
A revenue official from Sadar tehsil explained the encroachment pattern. Local property dealers routinely target government land for illegal occupation. Their method follows a specific sequence.
- First, they build boundary walls around parcels of government land.
- Then, they approach poor and vulnerable people with offers to "sell" this land.
- Many buyers remain unaware that the land actually belongs to the government.
- These buyers eventually face financial losses and legal complications.
The official emphasized that encroachments appeared over the past week. Authorities issued multiple notices to the encroachers. These notices directed them to remove illegal structures voluntarily. When repeated warnings went unheeded, the administration decided to proceed with demolition.
Execution of the Demolition Drive
On Tuesday, teams from the revenue department moved into action. Police personnel accompanied them to maintain order. They demolished the boundary walls and cleared the land completely. Officials confirmed that the ponds have now been restored to their original state.
Sub-divisional magistrate Ashutosh Gupta stated the administration's position clearly. "The district administration maintains a zero-tolerance approach towards illegal occupation of government land," he said. "We are particularly strict against encroachment on village ponds and other public utility land. Any such illegal structures will face immediate demolition."
Preventive Measures and Future Plans
Officials announced specific steps to prevent future encroachment. They warned that encroachers attempting to reclaim the land would face serious consequences. The administration will register FIRs against repeat offenders.
Gupta revealed that continuous monitoring is underway across the tehsil. This surveillance aims to identify fresh encroachments at an early stage. He made a direct appeal to residents regarding property transactions.
- Always verify land records before entering into any property deal.
- Promptly inform authorities about illegal construction on public land.
Government officials confirmed that similar drives will continue in other parts of the district. Their goal remains clear: protect government land and prevent illegal plotting activities. The administration wants to send a strong message against land grabbing.
