Srinagar, April 8 -- In a detailed response to a query raised by MLA Farooq Ahmad Shah, the Minister Incharge, while addressing the House, said that concrete steps have been initiated to reclaim the encroached land. "All entries in the name of illegal occupants have been expunged," the minister stated.

The government informed that special eviction drives are being conducted on a continuous basis to retrieve encroached land. Furthermore, a total of 3,555 cases have been approved for land use change, allowing for its utilisation in commercial, industrial, and residential projects.

The minister also revealed that 40,151 Kanals and 17.5 Marlas of land have been transferred to the Industries and Commerce Department across various regions in ...