The Cabinet has decided to take action against the unauthorized use of railway reservation lands. The total extent of railway reserves was about 1,4000 acres.
Of these lands, around 10 percent has been leased out to various parties, while 80 percent of the balance land was under unauthorized use.
The ordinary public was among the majority of encroaches, while certain present and retried employees were also among the unauthorized occupants.
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