Mussoorie’s ‘illegal hill construction’ under Uttarakhand HC lens as PIL flags quake risks
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Uttarakhand High Court sought a state government reply within three weeks on illegal construction in Mussoorie following an environmentalist's urgent application. The petition challenges violations of 2015 building bylaws prohibiting construction on slopes exceeding 30 degrees, citing earthquake and landslide risks. The court previously directed authorities to enforce these regulations.
Key Entities
Uttarakhand High CourtMussoorieReenu PaulMussoorie Dehradun Development AuthorityMunicipal Council of Mussoorie2015 Building Bylaws Amendment