The people who were left homeless after the authorities recently demolished their shacks encroaching on forest land in Nanurkheda area of Dehradun reached the Congress Bhawan here during the International Workers’ Day programme.
Responding to their complaint, the Pradesh Congress Committee chief Kishore Upadhyay wrote to Chief Minister Harish Rawat seeking action against the officials responsible for displaying insensitivity in demolishing their homes without informing the occupants in advance.
Arriving at the Congress Bhawan during the International Workers’ Day function, the occupants of shacks demolished by the authorities approached Upadhyay and informing him about the action taken by the authorities, sought justice.
According to the PCC, Upadhyay wrote to the Chief Minister Harish Rawat stating that the authorities had acted insensitively in this case.
The Forest Department and local administration did not warn the occupants in advance about the demolition which has left many people homeless.
He said the action of the authorities has affected the image of the State Government and the Congress party. Requesting the Chief Minister to intervene in the matter, the PCC chief has also sought action against the officials concerned.
Upadhyay has also requested Rawat to facilitate rehabilitation of those left without shelter in this case.