Cuttack, Nov. 22 -- The Orissa High Court has directed that Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel be deployed if necessary during eviction drives against illegal encroachment on government land under the Chilika tehsil.

The court instructed the Khordha SP to ensure adequate police deployment on the date fixed by the tehsildar or the authorised officer for eviction. If sufficient police personnel are not available, CRPF may be deployed to support the eviction process.

Three-month deadline to clear encroachments The order also stated that eviction must be carried out strictly as per law based on the joint field inquiry report submitted on August 2, 2023, and in compliance with the Revenue and Disaster Management Department's guide...