Gauhati High Court Calls for Rehabilitation Plan for 650 Evicted Families in Assam

The Gauhati High Court has issued a directive seeking clarity on the rehabilitation of about 650 families, most of whom are migrant Muslims, who were evicted in September 2024. The evictions were carried out to clear 100 bighas of notified tribal land in the Sonapur area of Kamrup Metropolitan district. The court’s order follows the removal of the families from the land, which was designated for tribal use. By demanding a clear rehabilitation strategy, the court aims to address the displacement caused by the land clearance. The directive signals that the authorities must now provide a concrete plan to relocate the affected families and ensure their basic needs are met while the legal process continues.