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Dehradun: Kathbangla Residents Fight MDDA Eviction, Cite Safety

DEHRADUN: Residents of Kathbangla colony protested outside the Dehradun Municipal Corporation (DMC) office on Wednesday after the Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) issued eviction notices to 116 families. They claim that the rehabilitation flats offered to them are unsafe, as they are located near the riverbed. Karishma, a domestic worker, expressed concerns stating, “The flats are closer to the river than my current home, which is far from it and has had an electricity connection since 2012.” Another protester, Maya Devi, criticized the condition and size of the rehabilitation building, saying, “It was in ruins for ten years, and after…

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Mussoorie Development Body Issues Eviction Notices to 116 Families

DEHRADUN: The Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) has served eviction notices to 116 families residing in Kathbangla colony, alongside the Rispana river, instructing them to vacate within 15 days or face demolition. This decision has stirred outrage among the residents, who accuse the authorities of conducting a disorganized and unjust relocation process. A protest is planned by the affected families for Wednesday afternoon. The notices state that this action is in accordance with the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) directives, which mandate the identification and removal of structures on river floodplains. The civic body has indicated that eligible families will be…

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Uttarakhand Land Prices Surge: Circle Rates Up 22%

DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand government has raised circle rates for properties statewide by 9% to 22%, averaging around a 15% increase in most areas. Rajpur Road in Dehradun, which saw a 9% rise, remains the city’s priciest location, with rates between Rs 60,000 and Rs 68,000 per square meter. The last revision occurred in 2023, with increases ranging from 10% to 20% throughout the state. Officials noted that this adjustment comes just two years after the last one, driven by escalating construction activities and a growing demand for land. Bansidhar Tiwari, vice-chairman of the Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA), informed TOI,…

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MDDA Targets Illegal Plotting on 150+ Bighas in Dehradun

DEHRADUN: The Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) reported on Wednesday that over 150 bighas of illegally plotted land have been cleared in the past month. This initiative also involved sealing more than a dozen unauthorized multi-storey buildings, particularly in regions such as Bhaniyawala, Haridwar Bypass Road, and Doiwala. MDDA Vice Chairman Bansidhar Tiwari stated that the increase in unauthorized plots and encroachments led the body to initiate an extensive demolition and sealing campaign. “In the past month, we’ve demolished around 150 bighas of illegal plots and sealed numerous constructions, including multi-storey buildings, in places like Rishikesh,” he said. In the…