Dehradun, January 28: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Wednesday announced the abolition of all development authorities in the hilly districts of the state.

"The decision was taken after the complaints registered by the local residents," said a press note released by the Chief Minister's Office. Kumbh Mela 2021: Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat Inspects Arrangements For The Holy Event, Visits Construction Site of Lal Tappad Flyover (Watch Video).

The officials of the development authorities present in the hilly districts were unnecessarily harassing the local residents and sealing off their properties, the release added.

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