Orissa high court raps state for ‘abysmally low’ action on govt land encroachments

Orissa High Court criticizes state's weak enforcement of its 'no tolerance' policy against government land encroachments. Observing a rise in public interest litigation due to official inaction, the court stressed the government's duty to reclaim land for public good. It urged swift action to remove illegal occupants, emphasizing that unlawful possession grants no rights.

Orissa high court raps state for ‘abysmally low’ action on govt land encroachments
Orissa High Court criticizes state's weak enforcement of its 'no tolerance' policy against government land encroachments. Observing a rise in public interest litigation due to official inaction, the court stressed the government's duty to reclaim land for public good. It urged swift action to remove illegal occupants, emphasizing that unlawful possession grants no rights.