AGARTALA: The Tripura government has initiated a survey of enemy properties in the state.
Speaking on the matter, district magistrate of West Tripura, Vishal Kumar, stated that the ongoing survey of enemy properties is significant to identify and manage such properties under the Enemy Property Act.
Kumar highlighted that these properties trace back to individuals who migrated to East and West Pakistan during the partition of India.
“Following the partition of India, many individuals who relocated to East and West Pakistan left behind their properties in Tripura,” stated Vishal Kumar.
“These properties have been identified and categorized as enemy properties under the Enemy Property Act.”
He further explained that the ministry of home affairs (MHA) is actively involved in the initiative to ensure that these properties are recognized and safeguarded from any unauthorized claims or benefits by those who migrated to Pakistan.
“The government is committed to preventing any misuse or wrongful claims on these properties,” the West Tripura DM said.
“This survey and identification process is crucial to protecting national interests and ensuring that these properties serve their intended purpose.”
It may be mentioned here that in the Northeast region, Tripura possesses the highest count of enemy properties, totaling 105.
The Enemy Property Act of India, enacted in 1968, provides for the administration of properties left behind by individuals who migrated to Pakistan and China after partition.
The Act empowers the government to manage and protect such properties to prevent their misuse or exploitation.