1. The Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) is poised to carry out evictions from lands designated as the Professional Grazing Reserve (PGR) and Village Grazing Reserve (VGR).
2. KAAC Chief Executive Member (CEM) Tuliram Ronghang announced the decision following deliberations with council members, student organizations, and political representatives.
3. The move comes in response to recent clashes stemming from land disputes, underscoring efforts to restore peace and address encroachment issues.
Guwahati, Feb 22: The Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) has announced plans to conduct evictions from areas where individuals have settled in the Professional Grazing Reserve (PGR) and Village Grazing Reserve (VGR).
The decision was made by KAAC Chief Executive Member (CEM) Tuliram Ronghang following extensive review meetings with council members, student bodies, and political representatives, aiming to address recent clashes over land disputes.
After a clash between two communities resulted in injuries and arrests, the KAAC resolved to issue eviction notices to all “illegal settlers” on VGR and PGR lands, starting Wednesday.
The council, which governs Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts, stated its commitment to comply with Supreme Court directives and develop standard operating procedures (SOP) for the eviction process.
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A notice issued by the Principal Secretary of KAAC cited the authority granted under Paragraph 3(1)(a) of the 6th Schedule to the Constitution of India, empowering the council to enact regulations for land and revenue management.
The notice directs the Assistant Revenue Officer of Donika Revenue Circle to take necessary steps for evicting unauthorized occupants from PGR/VGR lands.
