A high-level review meeting was held in Jamshedpur, chaired by East Singhbhum Deputy Commissioner Ananya Mittal, to discuss the growing issue of encroachments on land leased to Tata Steel. The meeting, attended by senior officials and Tata Steel representatives, expressed serious concern over the increasing number of encroachments and emphasized the need for a zero-tolerance approach. Mittal issued firm directives for a joint anti-encroachment drive, stating that any form of encroachment on government or leased land would not be tolerated and would be dealt with strictly under the law.
The meeting reviewed the progress of lease renewal and measures to curb illegal occupation on both government and leased land. Mittal instructed officials to fast-track the lease renewal process while ensuring compliance with existing legal norms and land-use policies. He also directed the Jamshedpur Zonal Officer to dedicate two days a week to hearing pending cases under the Jharkhand Public Land Encroachment Act.
To prevent future encroachments, Mittal recommended fencing large vacant land parcels within the leasehold area and putting them to productive use. He emphasized the need for ongoing collaboration between Tata Steel and the district administration to ensure land issues are addressed efficiently and in line with public interest and regional development priorities.
The meeting concluded with a call for continuous coordination between Tata Steel and the district administration to address land issues, particularly encroachments, promptly and effectively. The Deputy Commissioner’s strict directives and emphasis on a zero-tolerance approach aim to curb the growing menace of encroachments and ensure that land is used in a manner that benefits the public and supports regional development.
The deputy commissioner also urged all departments to work in close coordination to achieve this goal. The representatives from Tata Steel shared updates on the status of lease renewal and current encroachment issues, and the meeting attendees were instructed to work together to prevent future encroachments and improve overall land management. The goal is to ensure that land is used in a way that supports the region’s developmental priorities and benefits the public.