Gauhati High Court Suspends Eviction Drives in Guwahati Hill Areas Until August 19

The Gauhati High Court has temporarily halted eviction drives in Guwahati’s hill areas, granting relief to affected residents. The state government is barred from eviction operations in forest areas until August 19, as the court found the government’s affidavit lacked clarity on whether the targeted lands are forest or revenue land. The next hearing is scheduled for August 19. The controversy arose after eviction notices were issued to residents accused of encroaching on the Fatasil Reserved Forest. About 300 families challenged this, claiming they were unfairly targeted without clear land verification.