DC Kohima cautions against rampant selling, encroachment of govt’s land

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 18 (MExN): Deputy Commissioner Kohima, has issued a public notice that a number of complaints and reports are being received relating to rampant selling and encroachment of Government land which it warned is being seriously viewed by the Government. 


A notification issued by DC Gregory Thejawelie stated that the government's endeavour is to provide all requisite support to safeguard the rights of the genuine landowners but at the same time illegal activities of encroachment on government land/ government quarters will be dealt with sternly as per the provisions contained in Section 5 (1) and 6 (1) of the Nagaland Eviction of Persons in Unauthorized Occupation of Policy Land Act 1971 which entails issuing notice, eviction etc. and illegal occupation may be invite imprisonment and fine.


The notice further added that in the matter of sale and purchase of land within the Government Acquired Area and land coming under the 1934-35 Map of British conquered area, both the buyer and the seller will be liable for action as this is tantamount to illegal transaction and will attract penalty under appropriate section of law. 


Therefore, should any private person or group desiring to purchase land in and around Kohima town and other government acquired areas particularly New Secretariat/Thizama area, the person/group should first obtain necessary clearance from the Deputy Commissioner's Office without which the seller as well as the buyer would be doing so at their own risk and necessary penal action will be initiated as per the relevant provisions of law.