Relocation of slum clusters near PM residence

2 entries over 5 days, from 26 August 2026 to 30 August 2026.

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26 August

Delhi High Court granted six weeks to residents of three slum clusters (Bhai Ram Camp, Masjid Camp, and DID Colony) near Lok Kalyan Marg to relocate to Savda Ghevra.
A panel has been ordered to oversee the rehabilitation process for the displaced slum residents.
The Supreme Court declined to intervene in the Delhi Race Club's challenge against an eviction order concerning an 84-acre plot on Lok Kalyan Marg.
The Delhi Race Club was directed to approach the jurisdictional District Judge, the designated appellate authority under the law.
The eviction of the Delhi Race Club is governed by the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971.
The Centre contends that the Delhi Race Club's lease expired on December 31, 1994, and has remained unrenewed, rendering the occupation unauthorised.

02
30 August

Slum dwellers eviction concerns in Delhi

Residents of slum clusters near the Prime Minister's residence (Bhai Ram Camp, Masjid Camp, and DID Colony) are facing relocation to the outskirts of Delhi, specifically Savda Ghevra.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed the residents' petition against the demolition and relocation, mandating the move within a six-week timeframe.
Primary concerns raised by the affected population include the disruption of established livelihoods and the interruption of children's education due to the distance of the relocation site.

Newest first. A story that ran for 5 days is exactly the kind the mains paper asks about as one question.

Discuss the socio-economic challenges associated with the relocation of slum dwellers to the urban periphery. How can urban planning policies balance the need for city development with the right to livelihood for vulnerable populations? 150 words · 30 August
Discuss the significance of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971, in the context of managing government land and resolving disputes regarding expired leases. 150 words · 26 August
Urban relocation of slum clusters involves a complex balance between the right to shelter and the requirements of urban planning and public land management. Analyze the role of the judiciary in ensuring a rights-based approach to rehabilitation. 250 words · 26 August

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