The Ministry of Natural Resources reported 31 land cases and had "zero tolerance" for illegal occupation of farmland.

On May 20, the Ministry of Natural Resources held a press conference to report on the investigation and handling of 31 land violation cases. These include: the case of a leisure and vacation company in Inner Mongolia illegally occupying land to build tourism facilities; the case of an international trade company in Liaoning illegally occupying land to build the Xianxia Town project; the case of a cultural tourism group company in Zhejiang illegally occupying land in Tai'an City, Shandong Province to build tourism Resort case; case of illegal land excavation and lake landscaping by a real estate development company in Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, etc.

The 31 cases publicly reported this time involve illegal occupation and destruction of cultivated land, especially permanent basic farmland, mainly in factories, trading markets, parking lots, digging lakes for landscaping, illegal mining of black soil and other illegal activities. agricultural construction projects.

Cui Ying, director of the Law Enforcement Bureau of the Ministry of Natural Resources, said that strictly investigating and punishing all types of illegal occupation of cultivated land or changing the use of cultivated land is the key to firmly guarding the red line of cultivated land and ensuring food security. Generally speaking, the local natural resources authorities' strictness in investigating and handling these cases reflects strict requirements. Some projects are stopped and investigated as soon as they are launched. The time limit for re-cultivation and the elimination of illegal status are of great importance to the project. The relevant responsible persons will be held strictly accountable, and those suspected of constituting a crime will be transferred to judicial organs for investigation and accountability in accordance with laws and regulations.

At present, the illegal occupation of farmland involved in these cases has been basically eliminated, and the relevant responsible persons have been held accountable. Publicly reporting the investigation and handling of 31 cases to the public can effectively play the role of investigating and handling one case, warning one party, and educating one party. At the same time, it urges and guides local governments and relevant departments to further strengthen the political consciousness and action consciousness of firmly guarding the red line of cultivated land and ensuring food security. , perform their duties conscientiously, strictly enforce the law, and achieve "zero tolerance" for illegal occupation of farmland.

Cui Ying said at the press conference that the investigation and handling of land illegal cases should be publicly reported. First of all, the public should be reminded not to test the law by one's own example, and should not take chances. The red line of cultivated land must not be touched, and all types of illegal occupation of cultivated land or changes in cultivated land should be avoided. Useful behavior will be severely punished by law, and may even violate criminal laws. You will get nothing with a bamboo basket, and you will lose your troops even if you lose your wife.

Secondly, local party committees and governments are reminded that they must always tighten the strings of farmland protection. The party and government are equally responsible for farmland protection and food security. They must consolidate the responsibilities of party committees and governments at all levels to protect farmland and steadily improve food security. Comprehensive production capacity, those who fail to comply with orders, fail to comply with prohibitions, or neglect their duties in terms of farmland protection must be seriously held accountable.

Third, urge local natural resources authorities to have "zero tolerance" for new illegal occupation of cultivated land, strictly enforce the law, and implement records of the entire law enforcement process, law enforcement publicity, joint review and reporting of major cases, and accountability for wrong cases. Wait for the system, perform your duties conscientiously, do not wait or rely on, and achieve early detection, early stopping, and strict investigation and punishment. In the investigation and handling of major typical cases of illegal occupation of farmland, once it is discovered that party and government leading cadres have problems such as poor performance of their duties, lax supervision, dereliction of duty and dereliction of duty, relevant clues must be handed over to the disciplinary inspection and supervision agencies for investigation and accountability in accordance with laws and regulations. Natural resources authorities should strengthen information communication and results sharing with discipline inspection and supervision, public security, procuratorates, courts, justice, auditing and other departments, promote accountability and rectification implementation, and form a joint force to crack down on illegal occupation of cultivated land and protect the red line of cultivated land. .

Details of the investigation and handling of the 31 illegal land cases:

1. The case of Yu Mou from Mawu Village, Muxian Town, Tongzhou District, Beijing, illegally occupying land to build a sand and soil factory. At the end of 2018, Yu occupied 22.51 acres of land (22.16 acres of cultivated land) in Mawu Village, Mixian Town, Tongzhou District without approval to pile sand and gravel materials and build a sand and soil plant. In July 2019, the Tongzhou Branch of the Beijing Municipal Planning and Natural Resources Commission opened a case for investigation and ordered the land to be returned, the buildings and other facilities on the ground to be demolished within a time limit, and the land to be restored to its original condition. The case was transferred to the public security organs for criminal prosecution as it was suspected of constituting the crime of illegal occupation of agricultural land. In July 2020, the People's Court of Tongzhou District, Beijing made a judgment in accordance with the law and sentenced Yu to seven months' imprisonment and a fine of RMB 20,000. At present, the land involved in the case has been rectified.

2. The case of Gao Mou, Xiqing District, Tianjin, illegally occupying land and building a courtyard to place containers. In May 2020, Gao from Xiqing District occupied 8.25 acres of cultivated land in Xinkou Town, Xiqing District, Tianjin without approval to build a courtyard, harden the ground, and place containers. In August of the same year, the Xiqing Branch of Tianjin Municipal Planning and Natural Resources Bureau filed a case for investigation and urged rectification. In September of the same year, the parties involved demolished the illegal building on their own.

3. The case of a logistics service company in Funing, Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province illegally occupying land to build a parking lot. In October 2019, a logistics service company in Funing, Qinhuangdao City occupied 13.4 acres of permanent basic farmland in Bingezhuang Village, Tiangezhuang District, Funing District without approval to build a temporary parking lot. In the same month, the Funing District Natural Resources and Planning Bureau opened the case for investigation and issued a "Notice of Order to Stop Illegal Acts" and a "Notice of Order to Correct Illegal Acts." In November of the same year, the company demolished the buildings on the ground and restored farming conditions.

4. The case of Han illegally occupying land to build a grain storage farm in Datong City, Shanxi Province. In July 2018, Han, a villager from Nancun, Nancun Town, Guangling County, Datong City, occupied 5.36 acres (4.83 acres of cultivated land) in Shaquandongbao Village, Nancun Town without approval to build a grain collection and storage farm. In September of the same year, the Guangling County Natural Resources Bureau opened a case for investigation and ordered the land to be returned, the illegal buildings illegally occupied on the farmland to be demolished, and the farming conditions to be restored. At present, the land involved in the case has been rectified.

5. The case of a leisure and vacation company in Inner Mongolia illegally occupying land to build tourist facilities. In May 2018, a leisure and vacation company in Inner Mongolia occupied 32.36 acres of cultivated land in Sugacha, Huhedian, Xilamuren Town, Damao Banner, Baotou City without approval to build tourist yurts and ancillary facilities. In January 2019, the former Damao Banner Land and Resources Bureau opened a case for investigation, confiscated the above-ground buildings and ancillary facilities, and imposed a fine of 129,460 yuan. The case was transferred to the public security organs for criminal prosecution as it was suspected of constituting the crime of illegal occupation of agricultural land. In September 2020, the Damao Banner People's Court made a judgment in accordance with the law and sentenced Wang, the legal representative of the company, to three months of criminal detention and four months of probation. At present, the company has paid the fine in full, and the above-ground buildings and ancillary facilities have been handed over to the Damao Banner Finance Bureau. The Xilamuren Town Party Committee gave a warning to one of the responsible persons.

6. The case of an international trading company in Liaoning illegally occupying land to build the Xianxia Town project. In April 2019, an international trading company in Liaoning occupied 25.31 acres of cultivated land in Cuijiatun Village, Yiniubaozi Town, Faku County, Shenyang City, and Majiagou Village, Sanmianchuan Town, without approval, to build the Xianxia Town project. In November of the same year, the Natural Resources Bureau of Faku County opened a case for investigation and urged rectification. The illegal parties demolished the buildings on the ground themselves and restored the land to its original condition. The Faku County Discipline Inspection and Supervision Committee criticized, educated and gave admonitions to the four responsible persons.

7. The case of an engineering construction company in Sichuan illegally occupying land in Yushu City, Jilin Province to build a mixing station. In August 2018, a Sichuan engineering construction company occupied 55.83 acres of permanent basic farmland in Zhongshan Village, Yujia Town, Yushu City, Jilin Province without approval to build a highway mixing station. In September of the same year, the Yushu City Natural Resources Bureau filed a case for investigation and ordered the land to be returned, dismantle the mixing station and other facilities, restore the land to its original state, and imposed a fine of 1.079451 yuan. The case was transferred to the public security organs for criminal prosecution as it was suspected of constituting the crime of illegal occupation of agricultural land. At present, the land involved in the case has been rectified.

8. The case of illegal mining of peat black soil and destruction of cultivated land in Futai Village, Wuchang City, Heilongjiang Province. In January 2021, Ma, a villager from Lianhua Village, Wuchang Town, Wuchang City, and Wang, a self-employed householder from Lishu County, Jilin Province, illegally mined peat black soil in the name of land transformation, involving 143.15 acres of cultivated land in Futai Village, Shahezi Town, Wuchang City (90.07 acres of permanent basic farmland). On February 21st and 23rd, the Wuchang City Natural Resources Bureau conducted two on-site inspections and stopped the mining activities, issued a "Notice of Order to Stop Illegal Behaviors", opened the case for investigation in March, and urged rectification. The case was transferred to the public security organs for criminal liability on suspicion of illegal mining and illegal occupation of agricultural land. At the end of March, the public security organs arrested all four suspects. At present, the case has been transferred to the court for trial. The Harbin Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision imposed party disciplinary and government sanctions on 13 relevant persons responsible for poor performance of their duties in the case.

9. The case of Zhou Mou illegally occupying land to build a flower and tree cultivation and display sales market in Nanqiao Town, Fengxian District, Shanghai. In April 2018, Zhou occupied 16.93 acres of land (11.82 acres of permanent basic farmland) in Liudun Village, Nanqiao Town, Fengxian District without approval to build a flower and tree cultivation display and sales market. In January 2019, the Fengxian District Planning and Natural Resources Bureau issued a "Notice Ordering to Stop Illegal Behaviors", and the parties involved immediately dismantled the greenhouses, hardened roads, and reclaimed the land.

10. The case of Wang Mou illegally occupying land to build a production factory in Qingkou Town, Ganyu District, Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province.

From 2014 to 2019, Wang occupied 25.16 acres of collective land (19.27 acres of cultivated land) in Dali Village, Chengxi Town, Ganyu District, Lianyungang City without approval to build a production plant. In October 2020, the Lianyungang Municipal Natural Resources and Planning Bureau opened a case for investigation, ordered the land to be returned, confiscated the buildings that conformed to the plan, demolished the buildings that did not conform to the plan, and imposed a fine of 298,547 yuan. In December of the same year, the land involved in the case was confiscated, demolished and rectified, and fines were collected. The Ganyu District Discipline Inspection and Supervision Committee and the Chengxi Town Party Committee gave party disciplinary sanctions to four relevant responsible persons.

11. The case of Wang and others from Xia Village, Shiliang Town, Kecheng District, Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province, destroying agricultural land. In July 2019, Wang, Li, Zheng and others from Xiachun, Shiliang Town, Kecheng District, Quzhou City illegally occupied 19.14 acres of land (15.46 acres of cultivated land) to fill construction waste, causing serious damage to the cultivated land. In May 2020, the Quzhou Municipal Natural Resources Bureau discovered illegal activities during an inspection and filed a case for investigation. The case was transferred to the public security organs for criminal prosecution as it was suspected of constituting the crime of illegal occupation of agricultural land.

12. The case of Shan illegally piling coal gangue on land in Bengbu City, Anhui Province. In February 2019, Shan occupied 17.33 acres of collective land (11.34 acres of permanent basic farmland) in Weizhuang Village, Hugou Town, Guzhen County, Bengbu City without authorization to pile up coal gangue, coal slime, and cinders. In March of the same year, the Guzhen County Natural Resources and Planning Bureau filed a case for investigation. The case was transferred to the public security organs for criminal prosecution as it was suspected of constituting the crime of illegal occupation of agricultural land. In June, Shan reclaimed 11.34 acres of permanent basic farmland. In December 2019, the Guzhen County People's Court made a judgment against Shan in accordance with the law and sentenced Shan to six months' imprisonment and a fine of RMB 15,000.

13. The case of a real estate development company in Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province illegally occupying land and digging lakes for landscaping. In September 2018, a real estate development company in Zhangzhou City occupied 34.6 acres of land (29.17 acres of cultivated land) in the Jiulong Industrial Park of Hua'an Economic Development Zone without approval to dig out lakes and create landscaping. The Natural Resources Bureau of Hua'an County, Zhangzhou City urged the parties involved in the violation to make corrections on their own. Currently, the land has been re-cultivated.

14. Case of illegal land occupation by a development company in Fengcheng City, Jiangxi Province. In May 2019, a development company in Fengcheng City leveled 203.18 acres of land (188.99 acres of cultivated land) in Tianxi Village, Shangtang Town, Fengcheng City without approval, in preparation for the construction of industrial projects. In March 2020, the Fengcheng City Natural Resources Bureau opened a case for investigation, ordered the illegal behavior to be corrected within a time limit, imposed a fine of 2.218052 million yuan, and proposed administrative sanctions. In April of the same year, the company corrected its illegal behavior on its own and paid a fine. One relevant responsible person was given an administrative warning.

15. The case of a cultural tourism group company in Zhejiang illegally occupying land in Tai’an City, Shandong Province to build a tourist resort. In March 2020, a cultural tourism group company in Zhejiang occupied 700 acres of land in Chaoyangzhuang Village, Jieshan Town, Dongping County, Tai'an City, Shandong Province without approval (510 acres of cultivated land, including 157 acres of permanent basic farmland) to build Dongping County Chaoyang International Tourism Resort District projects, illegal quarrying, destruction of public welfare forests, etc. In September of the same year, the Tai'an Municipal Natural Resources and Planning Bureau opened a case for investigation and ordered the demolition of the above-ground buildings, confiscated illegal gains of 17.205202 yuan, and fined 5.2025 million yuan. The case was transferred to the public security organs for criminal liability on suspicion of illegal occupation of agricultural land and illegal mining. At present, the company has rectified the land involved in the case, restored it to its original appearance and paid the fine. The Tai'an Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Dongping County Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervisory Commission imposed party disciplinary sanctions on seven relevant responsible persons.

16. The case of an agricultural development company in Luoyang, Henan Province and others illegally occupying land to build a pastoral complex. In October 2019, three companies, including a Luoyang Agricultural Development Co., Ltd., occupied 87 acres of permanent basic farmland in Pingping Township, Yichuan County without approval to build non-agricultural facilities such as playgrounds, racecourses, and restaurants to create a pastoral complex in Inuma. In July 2020, the Yichuan County Natural Resources Bureau opened a case for investigation, ordered the land to be returned, dismantled non-agricultural facilities on the ground, and imposed a fine of 4.748249 yuan. At present, non-agricultural facilities have been dismantled, permanent basic farmland has been re-cultivated, and the land has been returned. The case was transferred to the public security organs for criminal responsibility as it was suspected of constituting the crime of illegal occupation of agricultural land. The Yichuan County Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision gave 17 relevant responsible persons party and government sanctions.

17. The case of a fiberglass company in Shiyan, Hubei Province illegally occupying land to build a factory.

In November 2020, a fiberglass company in Shiyan occupied 4.08 acres of collective land (3.92 acres of permanent basic farmland) in Gaobei Village, Hongta Town, Fang County, Shiyan City without approval to build a fiberglass factory. In the same month, the Fang County Natural Resources and Planning Bureau opened a case for investigation, ordered the land to be returned, demolished new buildings and other facilities on the land, and imposed a fine of 81,500 yuan. At present, the land involved in the case has been returned to cultivation and the fine has been paid.

18. Case of destruction of agricultural land in a quarry in Shijiang Town, Dongkou County, Hunan Province. In 2018, a quarry in Shijiang Town, Dongkou County, occupied 12.8 acres of agricultural land (12.62 acres of permanent basic farmland) without approval to build a quarry and mine construction stones. In August 2019, the Dongkou County Natural Resources Bureau filed a case for investigation and ordered the buildings on the ground to be demolished and the land restored to its original condition. The case was transferred to the public security organs for criminal prosecution as it was suspected of constituting the crime of illegal occupation of agricultural land. The public security organs have sent a Prosecution Opinion to the Procuratorate. At present, the buildings on the ground have been demolished and the land has been re-cultivated.

19. The case of Li illegally occupying land to build a parking lot in Panyu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province. In October 2019, Li, from Panyu District, Guangzhou City, occupied 24.3 acres of land (24 acres of cultivated land) in Yuangang Village, Nancun Town, without approval to build a parking lot. In April 2020, the Panyu District Branch of the Guangzhou Municipal Planning and Natural Resources Bureau opened a case for investigation, ordered the land to be returned, demolished the buildings on the ground, restored the land to its original condition, and imposed a fine of 483,727 yuan. In December of the same year, the parties involved demolished the buildings on the ground, hardened the ground, re-cultivated the land, returned the land, and paid the fine in full. The case was transferred to the public security organs for criminal prosecution as it was suspected of constituting the crime of illegal occupation of agricultural land.

20. The case of a Guangxi wood industry company illegally occupying land to build a lumber yard. In August 2020, a Guangxi wood industry company occupied 161.5 acres (160.78 acres of permanent basic farmland) of the Xihua Forest Farm branch land in Liuqiao Town, Fusui County, Chongzuo City without approval to build a wood storage yard at the Xihua Forest Farm. In March 2021, the Natural Resources Bureau of Fusui County, Chongzuo City issued a "Notice of Order to Stop Illegal Acts" to re-cultivate and re-green the permanent basic farmland within a time limit. In April, the land involved in the case was re-cultivated and re-greened.

21. The case of Sun and others from Ledong Li Autonomous County, Hainan Province, who illegally occupied land to build a private estate. In 2017, Sun and Li occupied 11.15 acres of cultivated land in Lingtou Village, Jianfeng Town, Ledong Li Autonomous County without approval to build a private manor. In January 2019, the former Land and Resources Bureau of Ledong Li Autonomous County opened a case for investigation and ordered the illegal buildings on the ground to be demolished and planting conditions restored. In November of the same year, the Ledong County Natural Resources and Planning Bureau and the Comprehensive Administrative Law Enforcement Bureau demolished the above-ground buildings and facilities and restored planting conditions. The case was transferred to the public security organs for criminal prosecution as it was suspected of constituting the crime of illegal occupation of agricultural land. In December 2020, the Second Intermediate People's Court of Hainan Province judged the parties in accordance with the law and sentenced Sun to one year in prison, suspended for one year and three months, and a fine of 10,000 yuan; Li was sentenced to ten months in prison, suspended for one year. year, and a fine of RMB 10,000.

22. Case of illegal occupation of a storage yard by a tourism development company in Chongqing. In January 2019, a Chongqing tourism development company occupied 42.66 acres of land (33.5 acres of cultivated land) in Group 4 of Huilong Village, Changshouhu Town, Changshou District, Chongqing without approval and piled gravel. In May 2020, the Changshou District Planning and Natural Resources Bureau issued a "Notice of Order to Correct Illegal Behaviors." In November of the same year, the plot of land involved in the case was restored to its original state and re-cultivation was in place.

23. The case of a Sichuan food company illegally occupying land to build a factory. In September 2017, a Sichuan food company occupied 10.63 acres of collective land (7.6 acres of cultivated land) in Group 7 of Yutian Village, Tongtan Town, Jiangyang District, Luzhou City without approval to build factories and ancillary facilities. In October 2020, the Luzhou Municipal Natural Resources and Planning Bureau opened a case for investigation and ordered the land to be returned, confiscated the above-ground buildings that conformed to the plan, demolished the above-ground buildings that did not comply with the plan, and imposed a fine of 177,200 yuan. In November of the same year, the parties involved returned the land, paid the fine in full, and re-cultivated the plots that did not comply with the plan. The above-ground buildings that complied with the plan were confiscated and handed over to the Jiangyang District People's Government.

24. Case of illegal land occupation of an ecological farm in Kaili City, Guizhou Province. In August 2018, an ecological farm in Kaili City occupied 15.39 acres of land (12.5 acres of permanent basic farmland) in Zhounan Village, Zhouxi Town, Kaili City without approval to build 2 swimming pools, 10 buildings and harden the ground. In April 2019, the Kaili Municipal Natural Resources Bureau opened a case for investigation.

In May of the same year, the parties involved demolished and reclaimed the property on their own. The case was transferred to the public security organs for criminal prosecution as it was suspected of constituting the crime of illegal occupation of agricultural land.

25. The case of Zhou and others from Yuanjiang County, Yuxi City, Yunnan Province, illegally occupying land to build a parking lot. In September 2018, Zhou and others occupied 63.73 acres of cultivated land of Xinzhai Group and Xinmin Group of Dashui Community, Dalu, Xingyuan Community, Honghe Street, Yuxi City, Yuxi City without approval, to build parking lots and simple houses with color steel tiles. In April 2019, the Yuanjiang County Natural Resources Bureau opened a case for investigation and ordered the parties involved to return the land, demolish the buildings and other facilities on the ground within a time limit, and restore the land to its original condition. In May of the same year, the parties involved demolished and re-cultivated the land involved in the case on their own. The case was transferred to the public security organs for criminal prosecution as it was suspected of constituting the crime of illegal occupation of agricultural land. The judicial authorities sentenced the three parties to suspended sentences and fined them 200,000 yuan.

26. The case of an industrial company in Baoji, Shaanxi Province illegally occupying land to build a factory. In June 2020, an industrial company in Baoji occupied 75.3 acres of cultivated land in Group 7, Yuebei Village, Shoushan Street Office, Mei County, Baoji City without approval to build a factory, build walls, and dig foundation pits. In November of the same year, the Mei County Natural Resources Bureau opened a case for investigation, ordered the illegal activities to stop, restore the land to its original appearance, and imposed a fine of 90,667 yuan. In December of the same year, the company paid the fine, dismantled the fence, backfilled the foundation pit, and recultivated the land involved in the case. The Mei County Discipline Inspection and Supervision Committee dealt with the four relevant responsible persons.

27. Case of illegal land occupation by a trade city company in Lanzhou, Gansu Province. In November 2018, a Lanzhou Trade City Co., Ltd. occupied 29.01 acres of collective land (27.94 acres of cultivated land) in Yuanjiaying Village, Heping Town, Yuzhong County, Lanzhou City without approval to build a trade city project. In April 2019, the Yuzhong County Natural Resources Bureau opened a case for investigation, confiscated the above-ground buildings and imposed a fine of 189,820 yuan. In August of the same year, the parties concerned paid the fine. In September, the Yuzhong County Natural Resources Bureau applied for enforcement to the Yuzhong County People's Court, and the court ruled to allow enforcement of the decision to confiscate the buildings on the ground. The two responsible persons were punished by government affairs.

28. Case of destruction of cultivated land by Li in Huangzhong District, Xining City, Qinghai Province. In April 2018, Li occupied 13.11 acres of permanent basic farmland in Maoer Village, Tianjiazhai Town, Huangzhong District, Xining City without approval to build a fish pond. In the same month, the Huangzhong District Natural Resources Bureau opened a case for investigation. The case was transferred to the public security organs for criminal prosecution as it was suspected of constituting the crime of illegal occupation of agricultural land. Currently, the parties concerned have backfilled the fish pond. The Huangzhong District People's Court sentenced Li to six months' detention, suspended for eight months, and fined RMB 3,000.

29. Case of the illegal occupation of land to build a market by the Jinxin Village Committee of Helan County, Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. In July 2018, the village committee of Jinxin Village, Hongguang Town, Helan County occupied 23.12 acres of the village's cultivated land without approval to build the Jinshan Watermelon Wholesale Market. In April 2019, the Helan County Natural Resources Bureau opened a case for investigation, confiscated the above-ground buildings and imposed a fine of 92,491 yuan. In August of the same year, the village committee paid the fine and the confiscated buildings were transferred to the Helan County Finance Bureau. The relevant responsible persons were subject to government sanctions.

30. The case of a construction and installation engineering company in Xinjiang illegally occupying land to build a landscape project. In October 2020, a construction and installation engineering company in Xinjiang occupied 825.36 acres of land (497.42 acres of cultivated land) in Jimusar Town, Jimusar County, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture without approval to build the Tingzhou Bay landscape project. In the same month, the Jimusar County Natural Resources Bureau opened a case for investigation, ordered the land to be returned, confiscated the buildings and other facilities on the ground, and imposed a fine of 2,751,214 yuan. The case was transferred to the public security organs for criminal prosecution as it was suspected of constituting the crime of illegal occupation of agricultural land. At present, the above-ground buildings and other facilities have been confiscated and fines have been paid.

31. Case of illegal land occupation by a wood processing company in Huocheng County. In April 2018, a wood processing company in Huocheng County occupied 50.6 acres of cultivated land in the 4th Company of the 66th Regiment of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps without approval to build a wood processing plant. In July 2019, the Natural Resources and Planning Bureau of the Fourth Division of the Corps opened a case for investigation and ordered the demolition of factory buildings, ground hardening and other facilities, and imposed a fine of 75,900 yuan. In October 2020, the above-ground buildings were demolished, the land was reclaimed, and the fines were paid. In December of the same year, the Discipline Inspection and Supervision Committee of the Fourth Division of the Corps issued reminders, admonitions, and inspections to nine relevant responsible persons.

The investigation and handling of the above-mentioned land violation cases reflects the attitude and determination of the natural resources authorities at all levels to resolutely implement the decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee and the State Council on strictly protecting cultivated land, and seriously investigate and deal with illegal occupation of cultivated land and destruction of cultivated land. At the same time, it also reflects that the work of protecting cultivated land must continue to work hard and achieve long-term results. Local people's governments at all levels and natural resource authorities must further strengthen the "four consciousnesses", strengthen the "four self-confidences", achieve "two safeguards", unify thoughts and actions with the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, and continue to combat And curb the illegal occupation of cultivated land, especially permanent basic farmland, firmly guard the red line of cultivated land and ensure food security.