Ballari District Administration Reclaims Over 5 Acres of Encroached Government Land

The district administration in Ballari executed a significant anti-encroachment drive on April 16, 2026, successfully reclaiming over five acres of government land across multiple locations in the city. The operation targeted long-standing illegal structures, including unauthorized sheds, houses, and retaining walls that had obstructed public roads and occupied state property. Key areas affected included the vicinity of the Avambhavi temple, where 22 cents of land were recovered, and the Nallacheruvu area, where approximately 5.5 acres were cleared. Additionally, unauthorized constructions near the Eshwar temple in Bhattri Colony were demolished using earthmovers. To prevent future encroachments, authorities installed signboards explicitly marking the reclaimed sites as 'Government Property.' The eviction drive was conducted by revenue officials with logistical support from the police force. High-ranking officials, including Additional Deputy Commissioner Mohammed Zubair N., Assistant Commissioner Rajesh H.D., and Ballari Tahsildar T. Rekha, supervised the proceedings alongside representatives from the DDLR and ADLR departments. This action underscores the local government's intensified efforts to protect public land assets and enforce urban planning regulations in the region.