Eviction should be based on 1960 map: Villagers
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, June 15 2022:
Villagers of Langathel have raised strong objection against the government's order for carrying out eviction drives along the road stretch from Khongjom bazar to Langathel village stating that the eviction should be based on the 1960 map of Langathel road rather than the 1986 map as in the government's order.
P Biren and P Budhi, villagers of Langathel informed the media that for the last 20 years the villagers have been urging the authorities to conduct eviction based on the 1960 map of Langathel road even by registering a case in the district and sessions court, Thoubal.
In the 1986 map there are evidences of land encroachments along the said stretch.
Settlement director, Angou himself had given assurances that the eviction would be based on the 1960 map.
Therefore, the order of SDO, Thoubal to demarcate the road stretch on June 16 and continue eviction should be withdrawn immediately unless the same is carried out as per the 1960 map, failing which the villages will not allow conduct of eviction drive, reiterated the villagers.