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MDDA Rejects Commercial Project Near IMA-Dehradun Over Security Issues

DEHRADUN: The Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) has denied a building permit for a commercial project near the Indian Military Academy (IMA) due to security concerns highlighted by the army. On April 15, the authority issued a rejection letter to builder Shivam Aggarwal after he failed to secure a required no-objection certificate from the IMA for the mixed-use building located in Panditwari. The MDDA noted that the builder was initially given two months to obtain the clearance, but he did not manage to do so. Internal communication from the Station Headquarters, Dehradun Cantt, dated February 2026, indicated that a “security…

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MDDA Recovers 10,000 Bighas of Encroached Land in Dehradun

Representative AI image DEHRADUN: The Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) has reported that it removed encroachments from over 10,000 bighas in Dehradun and sealed more than 1,000 illegal constructions in the last three years. Officials characterized this initiative as the most comprehensive and decisive campaign against unauthorized construction and plotting within its jurisdiction. “This action is not only historic in scale but has also instilled fear among those participating in illegal activities and rule violations,” stated MDDA vice-chairperson Bansidhar Tiwari. Officials noted that illegal constructions are regularly identified, leading to strict legal enforcement through sealing and demolitions. Tiwari emphasized that…