Bengaluru, Sept 7: In a major anti-encroachment drive on Saturday, the Bengaluru district administration cleared 6.31 acres of government land valued at ₹11.14 crore, officially taking possession of the properties. The operation was led by Deputy Commissioner Jagadish G across multiple taluks.
Details of reclaimed land
According to an official press release, the cleared encroachments included Gomala (grazing land), lake land, and Gunduthopu (tree plantation land).
- Bengaluru North taluk:
- 4 acres of land worth ₹3.20 crore reclaimed in Gopalapura village, Dasanapur hobli.
- Smaller parcels cleared in Kittaganahalli (10 guntas) and Bettahalli (8 guntas).
- Bengaluru South taluk:
- 17.08 guntas of lake land in Devaramachohalli (Survey No. 51) worth ₹0.90 lakh.
- 20 guntas of land in Mailasandra (Survey No. 54) valued at ₹2 crore.
- Anekal taluk:
- 5 guntas of government land and 1 gunta of Gunduthopu land reclaimed in Halasahalli Tippasandra village.
- Bengaluru East taluk:
- 14 guntas of Gomala land in Hadosiddapur village valued at ₹1.50 crore.
- 36 guntas of Gomala land in Yarappanahalli village worth ₹2 crore.
Officials present
The drive was carried out under the supervision of Additional Deputy Commissioner Jagadish K Nayak, assisted by taluk tahsildars and revenue staff.
Authorities said the reclaimed land will now be restored to its designated public use.