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Mussoorie Under Siege: Construction Sparks Ecological Fears
19 Sep
Summary
- Environmental group seeks construction limits for Mussoorie.
- PIL filed for 'carrying capacity' amid congestion and subsidence.
- Allegations of illegal construction in protected forest areas.
An environmental group has initiated legal proceedings, filing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the high court to address escalating construction in Mussoorie. Citizens for Green Doon are advocating for the establishment of a defined 'carrying capacity' to manage development sustainably.
This move follows significant concerns regarding tourist congestion, chronic traffic issues, frequent landslides, and ground subsidence in nearby Landour. Activists have pointed to recent incidents of construction in protected areas and the clearing of trees in reserve forests, raising alarms about ecological damage.
Residents accuse the Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) of inadequate monitoring and inaction against influential individuals involved in unauthorized construction. Despite allegations, MDDA officials maintain that actions are taken against illegal construction and that properties facing scrutiny have legitimate approvals, including sanctioned maps for reconstruction.
