A joint team of the Mussoorie-Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) and the Municipal Corporation took strict action against encroachment in Dehradun today, demolishing encroachments made by businesses in Transport Nagar on Saharanpur Road. The MDDA sealed illegal constructions in the Dhouran Road IT Park, Rajpur Road, and Jamniwala areas. The authority and the Municipal Corporation had been receiving complaints of illegal encroachments and encroachments outside shops in the Transport Nagar area on Saharanpur Road for a long time. Local residents and drivers stated that the encroachments outside shops were not only obstructing traffic but also causing significant inconvenience to the public. Taking these complaints seriously, MDDA Vice President Banshidhar Tiwari issued strict instructions. Following his instructions, a team of the authority was formed under the leadership of MDDA Secretary Mohan Singh Barniya. This team, along with a joint team from the Dehradun Municipal Corporation, conducted the drive in Transport Nagar on Saharanpur Road on Friday. During the operation, illegal encroachments on approximately 15 to 20 shops were removed. The area was cleared by demolishing permanent structures and temporary encroachments built outside the shops. Bulldozers were used to demolish several illegal constructions. During the operation, local shopkeepers protested and attempted to stop the administrative team several times. However, for security reasons, a large police force was deployed on the scene. Due to the police presence, the demolition drive was completed without any major disruptions. MDDA Secretary Mohan Singh Barniya clarified that for the sake of the city’s beauty and smooth traffic flow, illegal encroachments will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Similar campaigns will be conducted in other areas in the coming days to take strict action against encroachment. Sealing action against illegal construction Sealing of illegal constructions, including six residential buildings, was carried out by Yug Real LLP (Devesh Vyrani) on Dhouran Road. Similarly, illegal constructions being carried out by Nitin Makin on Rajpur Road (near IAS Colony) and by Sanjesh Kumar Yadav in the Jamniwala area were sealed on the orders of Joint Secretary Gaurav Chatwal. Assistant Engineer Shailendra Singh Rawat, Junior Engineer Gaurav Tomar, Umesh Verma, supervisors, and police were present during the action. Statement by MDDA Vice President Banshidhar Tiwari Deputy Chairman MDDA Banshidhar Tiwari said, “Maintaining the city’s beauty and the mainstream of development is our top priority. Unauthorized construction and encroachment will not be tolerated under any circumstances. This type of action will continue, and strict action will be taken against those who disrupt the city’s infrastructure through illegal construction. MDDA is committed to making Dehradun a well-planned, safe, and clean city with the cooperation of the public.” Statement by the Mayor of Dehradun Municipal Corporation Saurabh Thapliyal, Mayor of Dehradun Municipal Corporation, said, “Encroachment and illegal construction not only affect traffic and public life but also disturb the city’s beauty and order.” The Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with the MDDA, will continue to take strict action against such elements. Public cooperation is the key to making the city smart and organized. Future Action Plan The MDDA and the Municipal Corporation have jointly decided to conduct weekly review campaigns on encroachments. A helpline and online portal will also be launched for this purpose, where citizens can directly register complaints. Prompt action will be taken upon receipt of complaints. Officials say this campaign will continue on an ongoing basis to free the city from illegal encroachments and ensure orderly development
