The complaint, which raised concerns over land ownership and use at the intersection of Trang Rd in Moo 3, Ratsada, was dismissed by the NACC Phuket office, which in turn placed the onus on local authorities to address the issue.
Confirmation of the NACC Phuket office, operated under Director Suwat Saowaran, came at a meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall on Tuesday (Mar 11) chaired by Vice Governor Samawit Suphanphai.
The meeting, attended by representatives from relevant government agencies, was held to discuss the dispute.
Investigations conducted by the Phuket Provincial Land Office, Mueang Phuket District Office and Ratsada Municipality revealed that the land in question falls under the jurisdiction of Ratsada Municipality, said an official report of the meeting.
However, there is no land title deed confirming private ownership, nor any record of the area being officially designated as public land, despite its historical use as a thoroughfare, the report added.
Adding to the complexity of the issue, the structures in question were built over a decade ago and have been assigned official house numbers.
This has led to uncertainty regarding the legality of their presence on the site, the report said.
While the complainant sought action from the NACC, the commission opted not to take up the case, the report added.
No further details about the alleged illegal construction ‒ or failure by officials to administer the land in question ‒ were included in the report.
The controversy highlights the broader issue of land use management and the oversight of public spaces by government officials.
Vice Governor Samawit emphasised the need for a thorough review to ensure a legally sound resolution and prevent similar disputes in the future, the report concluded.