Squatter on Govt land, Collector may resume:

This question addresses the government's power to reclaim its land from unauthorized occupants. When a squatter occupies government land, their possession is illegal and without any legal right or title. Therefore, the Collector, acting on behalf of the government, has the authority to resume possession without compensation. This is because the squatter never had a legal claim to the land or any improvements made on it. Requiring a court order or providing compensation would imply a legal right to occupation or an acquisition process, which is contrary to the nature of squatting. A notice period might be an administrative courtesy but doesn't negate the fundamental right to resume without compensation.