NHAI — Destruction of market

Address: Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173209

Website: NHAI

Respected Sir, As mentioned above, I am Preeti Dhir a resident of a small town in Himachal Pradesh. My hometown Dharampur is situated on the NH-22. This is with reference to the widening of roads taking place in the area. My father Mr. Surinder Kumar Goel owns a shop in the main market in the town. The highway authorities have proposed to widen the road to promote tourism. For this, they plan to dismantle all shops and residences on the valley side. FYI the shops on this side have already been dismantled thrice in the previous years for the same reason. Such an act leads to a severe financial, emotional and mental setback in everyone’s lives. The residents work hard and by the time they try to reestablish the government who is supposed to be the savior acts like the destroyer and ruins lives. It shall be noted that about two years back a bye pass was approved in order to prevent the loss. Recently, a sudden change in the plan has occurred and again the road is to widen in the main town. Few people shall face such a loss that they will have no source of living and the families will never be able to recover the loss. It is great mental torture for the people. The compensation amount offered by the authority is far less than the actual amount. It is very nominal. We had always thought that we live in heaven but now it seems to be a curse. The government is thinking only about tourism. No thought is given to us the actual owners to the place. Please release us from this state and look into the matter. A Bye-pass road can be made easily as already made from Pinjore to Parwanoo. I wonder why isn’t this approved as it would save thousands of lives from destruction. You are our saviours. It’s your responsibility to look after us as a mother looks after her kids and all are treated the same. Presently only the benefit from tourism is being considered not our sorrow. With great expectations Thanking you Yours faithfully Preeti Dhir Dharampur (HP) PIN- 173209 Ph :- [protected]