Bulldozers raze encroachments in Delhi’s Kalkaji, DDA crackdown additionally seemingly on Batla Home, Muradi Street

A big-scale anti-encroachment drive was carried out within the Bhoomihin Camp space of south Delhi’s Kalkaji on Tuesday, the place over 1,200 unlawful shanties have been demolished by the Delhi Improvement Authority (DDA). The motion was taken following a Delhi Excessive Court docket directive and after prior discover was served to the residents.

Based on officers, the encroachments stood on DDA land and included multi-storey buildings throughout the JJ cluster. The demolition started round 5 am, with 5 bulldozers deployed on the web site, and is anticipated to proceed on Wednesday for the remaining unlawful constructions. A major police presence was maintained to keep away from any legislation and order points.

Case dragged in court docket for 10 years

Residents mentioned the case over these buildings had been ongoing in court docket for practically a decade. Ultimately, the Excessive Court docket refused to grant reduction to the squatters, clearing the way in which for the demolitions. DDA officers mentioned different housing had been supplied to eligible residents as a part of the rehabilitation plan.

The drive is a part of a broader anti-encroachment marketing campaign being performed by the DDA throughout a number of areas within the nationwide capital.

Demolition drive additionally deliberate in Batla Home

In a associated improvement, comparable demolition motion is anticipated within the Batla Home space of Okhla. The DDA had issued notices on Could 26, asking residents to vacate properties inside 5 days. Properties on Muradi Street and within the Khizr Baba Colony have been marked for demolition with pink indicators.

Nevertheless, demolition in Khizr Baba Colony has been briefly stayed after authorized intervention. The Delhi Excessive Court docket is scheduled to listen to the matter later in the present day.