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Uttarakhand Halts Construction in 900 Illegal Colonies

RUDRAPUR: To address unauthorized urban sprawl, the District Development Authority (DDA) has enacted a comprehensive ban on construction activities in approximately 900 illegal colonies throughout Udham Singh Nagar district as of Saturday night. This decision follows an order from District Magistrate Nitin Singh Bhadauria due to rampant encroachments on Nazul land and unregulated building activities. Areas like Rudrapur, Kashipur, Bajpur, Khatima, Nanakmatta, Gadarpur, Dineshpur, and Jaspur have been flagged for violations, with numerous colonies being developed without adherence to legal regulations or development standards. DDA Secretary Pankaj Upadhyay stated, “There are nearly 900 colonies in the district that have been…

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Rudrapur: 790 Illegal Colonies’ Registry Ban Continues

UDHAM SINGH NAGAR: The Udham Singh Nagar district administration is maintaining its ban on property registrations in at least 790 illegally constructed colonies, which were identified earlier this year in May. A report detailing the violations and offering feasible solutions has been submitted to the housing secretary, with the next steps contingent on guidance from the state government. Pankaj Upadhyay, the secretary of the district development authority, stated, “The registration of plots in all identified illegal colonies has been halted. A comprehensive proposal addressing the issues faced and actions taken so far has been sent to the state government through…