Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 12 Jul: BJP leader Ravindra Jugran stated today that, over the past one and a half decades, there has been a surge in illegal commercial construction within a radius of approximately four kilometres from Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower) in Dehradun, particularly in residential colonies that are over 100 to 125 years old. He alleged that illegal commercial activities are being carried out openly in these residential areas, causing serious inconvenience to local residents.
Jugran alleged that the Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) is primarily responsible for these illegal constructions. He further said that all departments issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs), along with the district administration, are equally accountable. According to him, multi-storey buildings are being constructed in residential localities in blatant violation of building bylaws and other legal provisions, and commercial activities are being conducted from these premises.
In this connection, local residents gathered today at Nashville Road, Dobhawala, to protest against the alleged illegal construction of a multi-storey building comprising approximately 65 flats. The protesters staged a demonstration and raised slogans against the MDDA and all departments concerned, demanding immediate action to halt the construction and take strict action against those responsible.
Among those present at the protest were BJP leader Ravindra Jugran, Dr Deepak Joshi, Ravindra Singh Gusain, Sultan Singh Rawat, Narendra Nautiyal, Ramesh Bacheti, Mahesh Gupta, Ishan Khanna, Rakhi Mamgain, Pooja Kala, Sarveshwari Kathait, along with several local residents.
