Ningbo Bureau of Land and Resources announced on Oct.24 that the bureau had ferreted out over 300 land applications against laws after the investigation for situation of construction lands used after Jan.1, 2005. 179 pieces of lands were rented instead of requisitioned. 115 were not approved. The bureau said some typical events with severe nature, fringement actions against farmers’ rights or illegal land application would be exposed and treated publicly. The purpose was to treat one case, frighten a batch and educate people in one sector.