Eviction ordered for NH-37 expansion
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 21 2024:
Jiribam Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) has reportedly issued a directive for eviction of all structures and buildings situated within the Right of Way (ROW) along the national highway 37 .
According to India Today NE, Jiribam district deputy commissioner has authorised clearance of land to enable the highway's development.
The authorities had previously issued public notices on May 13, and October 14, 2024, informing landowners about the acquisition of the stretch of land for highway expansion.
The notices had advised the affected individuals to promptly hand over possession of the acquired properties to the Deputy Commissioner or the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) .
In the latest directive, SDM Th Manoranjan Singh has given a seven-day ultimatum for all landowners who have received compensation amount to remove any structures or buildings located within the ROW.
Failure to comply within the specified period will result in the removal of the structures without any further notice, potentially involving the use of police forces to enforce the eviction.