Serious questions are now being raised from within the department regarding the functioning of Engineer Digvijay Nath Tiwari, who is posted on deputation at the Tehri District-Level Development Authority. In a letter sent to the Vice-Chairman on September 19, 2026, an Assistant Engineer of the Authority cited several files and demanded an investigation into alleged irregularities, decisions concerning land use, and potential financial losses.
**One complaint reveals the story behind multiple files**
The complaint mentions several files, including TSN/CR/0002/24-25. It is alleged that in certain cases, discrepancies arose regarding land use versus the status recorded in the Master Plan, yet the approval process proceeded regardless.
File TSN/NC/0004/24-25/RE1 raises the issue of land-use charges for a plot exceeding 2,000 square meters. The complaint highlights a potential financial loss to the Authority, citing an amount of approximately ₹1.46 crore based on current rates.
**The issue of the ₹72 lakh bank guarantee—how was the map approved without it?**
One of the most serious questions concerns file TSN/L/0001/24-25. According to the complainant, a bank guarantee of approximately ₹72 lakh was mandatory under the building bylaws; however, it is alleged that the building plan was approved without obtaining this guarantee.
The question is straightforward: if the rules mandated a bank guarantee, how did the approval process move forward without that procedure being completed?
**Mention of potential financial loss of ₹2.18 crore**
Regarding file TSN/NC/0014/23-24, which pertains to Village Kaudiyala (Tehsil Pavki Devi), the complainant has again highlighted the land-use charges applicable to a plot larger than 2,000 square meters. The complaint alleges a financial loss to the Authority, citing a potential amount of approximately ₹2.18 crore based on current rates. **Muni Ki Reti Hotel Blueprint Also Under Scrutiny**
The complaint also references the blueprint for a 5/7-star hotel in Muni Ki Reti. It is alleged that the land use for the site was depicted differently across files; in one file, it was shown one way, while another file designated the same site as a park and open space.
In essence, the issue goes beyond just the blueprint—who will investigate why the same plot of land was portrayed differently in official records?
**Questions Raised Regarding Sealing Actions**
The complaint also alleges a failure to take sealing action against unauthorized constructions in the Narendra Nagar Tehsil area. Furthermore, it claims that construction work continued despite previous sealing orders.
If these allegations are substantiated during an investigation, it will raise questions regarding accountability and the need to review the authority’s monitoring mechanisms.
**The Focus Shifts from Engineer Tiwari to the System Itself**
A crucial aspect of this matter is that the allegations have surfaced not from external sources, but through a written complaint originating from within the department. Copies of the complaint have been sent to the Secretary of the Housing Department (Government of Uttarakhand) and the District Magistrate of Tehri Garhwal. The complainant has demanded an impartial inquiry into all the issues raised and appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with the rules.
The real question now lies before the government—
Will the files be opened, or will the matter remain buried within them?
Will there be an investigation into the issues raised—ranging from a ₹72 lakh bank guarantee to potential fees amounting to crores—or will this ‘dossier of questions’ simply end up locked away in a cupboard like so many other complaints?
