Arunachal Assembly Passes Two Key Bills on Land Eviction and Floodplain Zoning
The Assembly also adopted a government resolution to amend the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024, which was enacted by Parliament.
ITANAGAR- The Arunachal Pradesh Assembly on Friday passed two significant government bills through voice votes, focusing on land eviction and floodplain zoning to improve land management and environmental protection in the state. These bill are ,
- Arunachal Pradesh Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Bill, AND
- Arunachal Pradesh Flood Plain Zoning Bill, 2025.
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Strengthening Land Eviction Laws
The Assembly approved the Arunachal Pradesh Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Bill, which was introduced on Thursday by Land Management Minister Balo Raja. This bill seeks to amend the existing Arunachal Pradesh Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 2003, by strengthening provisions for the removal of unauthorized occupants from public properties.
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Regulating Floodplain Zoning
Additionally, the House passed the Arunachal Pradesh Flood Plain Zoning Bill, 2025, presented by Water Resources Minister Biyuram Wahge. This legislation aims to regulate the zoning of floodplains along rivers, addressing concerns related to flooding and land use in vulnerable areas.
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Adoption of Water Pollution Amendment
The Assembly also adopted a government resolution to amend the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024, which was enacted by Parliament. The amendment, moved by state Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Wangki Lowang, is required under Article 252(1) of the Constitution.
Significance of the Bills
The passage of these bills marks a crucial step in tackling issues related to land encroachment, flood management, and environmental protection in Arunachal Pradesh. By strengthening laws and implementing floodplain zoning, the state aims to ensure sustainable land use and disaster preparedness.
