Dehradun, September 21, 2026:
Arunoday Times
More than 137 complaints were received during the Public Grievance Day held in Dehradun on Monday, with land disputes, alleged encroachments and illegal plotting on government land emerging as the major issues.
The grievance redressal programme was jointly chaired by Additional District Magistrate (Finance & Revenue) K.K. Mishra and Additional District Magistrate (Administration) Smrita Parmar, following directions issued by District Magistrate Dr Ashish Chauhan.
Officials directed the concerned departments to examine the complaints and ensure time-bound action as per the prescribed procedure.
Complaint of Illegal Plotting in Jolly Grant
Residents of Jolly Grant in Doiwala complained of alleged encroachment and illegal plotting on government and Gram Samaj land. The complaint also referred to alleged encroachment on land belonging to a river, pond, forest and agricultural areas.
The complainant claimed that several plots allotted earlier to landless, economically weaker and SC/ST and OBC beneficiaries were allegedly encroached upon after the deaths of some allottees.
The Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Doiwala, has been directed to conduct both a documentary and on-ground inquiry and take action as per rules.
₹99,000 Transferred Through UPI
A resident of Vikasnagar, Sunil Pathania, complained that ₹99,000 had allegedly been transferred through UPI to another person’s account without his knowledge.
Taking note of the matter, District Magistrate Dr Ashish Chauhan directed the Circle Officer, Vikasnagar, to investigate the complaint and take necessary action.
Government Land Sought for School Playground
Anandi Devi, manager of Rajiv Bal Vidya Mandir Junior High School in Chakmansa, Gram Panchayat Bhuddi, sought government land located in front of the school for use as a playground and to improve student safety.
The school management stated that students from rural and disadvantaged sections study there and that the absence of adequate playground space, along with roads on both sides of the school, poses a safety concern.
The SDM, Vikasnagar, has been directed to examine the revenue records and the actual status of the land before taking action as per rules.
Rehabilitation Grant Sought for Lakhwar Dam-Affected Families
Residents of villages affected by the Lakhwar Dam project sought rehabilitation assistance for eligible families who were allegedly left out of the agricultural labour grant.
Officials directed the concerned departments to conduct field verification and examine records before taking action under the applicable rules.
Other Complaints Also Raised
A 78-year-old woman from Dalanwala complained that she was allegedly being prevented from entering her house following the death of her son in December 2024. Officials directed the concerned authorities to take necessary action as per law.
Residents of Turner Road and Ekta Vihar also sought removal of alleged encroachment from a nearly 450-feet-long strip of land near the Haridwar bypass and requested that the land be brought under authorised control for possible road widening.
Officials from various departments attended the grievance redressal programme, while other officials participated virtually
