Delhi HC gives 350+ slum dwellers near PM’s residence 6 weeks to vacate, orders rehabilitation monitoring
These slum dwellers have been asked to relocate to Savda Ghevra, where the authorities have arranged alternative accommodation, legal news website Bar and Bench said.
The Delhi High Court has ordered the eviction of over 350 slum dwellers residing near the Prime Minister's residence in Race Course area within six weeks. These residents, living in three slum clusters, will be relocated to Savda Ghevra, where authorities have arranged alternative accommodations under the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB).
The court gave them six weeks to vacate their dwellings, after which the land can be cleared with police assistance if necessary. A committee, including members from various government departments, has been constituted to monitor the rehabilitation process and ensure the promised amenities are provided. The court dismissed the residents' concerns about the disruption to their livelihoods, education, and healthcare. The government defended the eviction citing national security concerns.
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