Srinagar, March 13 -- Replying to a question of MLA Rajiv Jasrotia, the minister incharge said that the total state land under the illegal occupation of encroachers in J&K was 1,727,241 kanals and 8 marlas while 1,539,662 kanals and 15.5 marlas have been already retrieved

He said that 3,13,645 kanals and 12 marlas are still occupied by encroachers, however, the eviction process has been already initiated as per relevant rules.

The tentative value of land that is still under illegal occupation of encroachers is 18,049.6 crores, he said, as per news agency KNO.

"The revenue department has not transferred state land to any private individuals for setting up of industrial estates, however, on the basis of indents placed by Industries & Com...