In response to recent media reports highlighting the insufficient enforcement of certain local governments in addressing the illegal occupation of national indigenous reserved lands, the Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP) has taken steps to improve the situation through budget allocation, action planning, and legislative initiatives, aiming to expedite the removal of unlawful occupancies.

To prevent illegal occupation, overdevelopment, and unauthorized construction on national indigenous reserved lands, the CIP has directed the local authorities—through official notices issued in 2024—to actively investigate and register such cases in the management system. It has also formulated 2025–2026 inspection and enforcement plans, ensuring that local governments achieve their targets for identifying and resolving land occupation cases.

In one notable case involving Parcel No. 198 in Shalishan Section, Xinyi Township, Nantou County, the land was illegally occupied by the Yuzhou Wansheng Temple. Following a final ruling by the Taiwan High Court Taichung Branch Court on January 8, 2020, and given that the land lies within the Jiji Weir Reservoir catchment area, a Class 1 environmentally sensitive zone, the Nantou County Government completed safety assessments, environmental impact investigations, and water conservation plans around the demolition area. The CIP approved the county's demolition subsidy plan on December 31, 2024, and the site will next undergo mandatory enforcement to reclaim the land.

Additionally, the Control Yuan found that the Miaoli County Government failed to follow procedures under the Indigenous Peoples Basic Law—including prior consultation and benefit-sharing—when approving a development permit for a hot spring resort project located within indigenous traditional territories.  The CIP has officially requested the developer involved to submit the required documents to the township office and apply for a community meeting, enabling the office to reassess the identification of the affected indigenous communities. The council will continue to supervise the county and township governments to ensure compliance with the Control Yuan's investigation findings.