Sambalpur: Eviction Notice Issued to Lakshmidunguri Residents; Appeals Made to MLA and Revenue Minister for Assistance

Urgent Notice for Evacuation

Sambalpur: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued a notice to residents of Lakshmidunguri, which is located on National Highway 53, to vacate their homes within seven days for the construction of a tunnel. The residents, concerned about where they will go during the rainy season, have demanded proper relocation before eviction. On Tuesday morning, residents met with District Collector Akshay Sunil Agrawal to request a fair resolution.

Notice of Unauthorized Occupation

The NHAI has designated the houses along the road as unauthorized and issued notices requiring evacuation within seven days. Residents, who have lived there for over 50 years across generations, support the government’s development projects but are concerned about their future as members of the poor working class. They have asked that proper arrangements be made before eviction.

Demands for Resettlement

Given the importance of the development project, the residents have requested that NHAI and the locals hold proper discussions and find solutions before eviction. Every year, landslides from the hills threaten lives and property in Lakshmidunguri. To address this, the Central Government decided to build a tunnel road. As a result, NHAI has issued notices to residents and shop owners to vacate their properties within seven days. The District Collector has promised to discuss the issue with NHAI officials.

Residents Protest

Led by Rahul Modak, Tapan Mohanty, Dinesh Mahatam, Rajat Sidar, and Ajay Padhi, Lakshmidunguri residents marched from Kacheri Square to meet with the District Collector. Later, they went to the BJP office to meet Sambalpur MLA Jayanarayan Mishra and handed him a memorandum.

Appeal to the MLA

Residents of Lakshmidunguri, who are facing eviction, met with MLA Jayanarayan Mishra at the BJP office today. They delivered a memorandum to the MLA under the leadership of social worker Rahul Modak. After living there for decades, the residents are now receiving eviction notices. They have requested that the MLA take the necessary steps to address their concerns.

Meeting with Revenue Minister

Residents of Lakshmidunguri met with Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari after the National Highways Authority issued a notice to them. They presented a memorandum explaining that they have lived there for over 50 years and are now at risk of losing their homes. The notice states that unauthorized homes and businesses will be removed within seven days. The minister promised to take the necessary actions, assuring residents that their concerns would be addressed.

Minister’s Assurance

Rahul Modak, Tapan Mohanty, Dinesh Mahattam, Rajat Sidar, and Parameshwar Jala led the residents to meet with the minister, who assured them that he would take necessary action.