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During the hearing, affected pattadars opposed land shifting with an appeal to shift the project. They said that they welcome the development project and they are not against the IT hub development however, they cannot vacate their land.
The eviction of nine indigenous tribal houses at Pantilong Village on April 11 is an example of exploitation of the indigenous minorities by the democratically elected government, Rongmei Naga Luh Phwam Manipur, Imphal Luangrian stated.
The All Manipur Christian Organisation (AMCO) expressed its solidarity with the ill-fated members of the three Churches at Tribal Colony Imphal whose church buildings were demolished.
The Zomi Students’ Federation (ZSF) expressed concern at the recent events in the state regarding the alleged forcible eviction of tribal villagers from their homes by the state authorities.
A more holistic and humane approach would have reduced the sufferings of the eviction drive affected people, but to claim that the government targets a particular community is not borne by facts.
Eviction in protected and reserve forest areas: Conservationists must protect tribal peoples’ rights to their lands, ask them what help they need, listen to them, and then support them.
Condemning the eviction drive at K Songjang, the KPA stated that a remedial measure is warranted for the damage caused.
Manipur Forest Minister Th Biswajit said that around 95 per cent of the wildfires are man-made.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh informed the House that eviction works are being undertaken at various places across the state in the interest of the public and the state.
About 21.3 million people have been displaced in India in the last decade.
All illegal encroachments within the Waithoupat water body area are to be evicted by 3.30 pm of August 4.
Encroachers and offenders in Imphal East have been directed to restore all agricultural lands which have been diverted for non-agricultural purposes to its original form by 3 pm of June 27.
IFP Editorial: Restricting conservation of agricultural land only for paddy is against the spirit of promoting growth in the agriculture sector and self-sufficiency.
Government officials surveyed the land and notices were issued to those who were found to encroach upon the government land, reserved and protected forests. The government has no option but to evict illegal occupants to protect government land, reserved and protected forests, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said during a programme held as a part of the 100-day action plan of his government.
Deputy commissioner Th Kirankumar instructed to restore all agricultural lands which have been diverted for non-agricultural activities without approval from the competent authority, to the original positions by 3 pm of June 23.
IFP Editorial: One has to look at the larger picture of clearing up grotesque structures lining the highway and of saving forests.
an amicable solution is likely to be brought outside the court between the government and land owners who are opposing eviction along Nagamapal stretch, said Work Minister Govindas Konthoujam
The protesters condemned the sudden eviction notice, and appealed to the authorities concerned to consider their helpless situation as they are extremely poor, have no resources to buy land or build a new house.
Secretary of the association Irengbam Gandhajit said the association will commence a mass protests and blockade on Monday and Tuesday if the authority concerned failed to provide the necessary compensations to the affected landowners of the national highway connecting Imphal and Jiribam.
Sub-divisional officer, Porompat issued a show cause notice on December 26 for eviction of eight churches at Tribal Colony in Imphal.
