India, May 13 -- New Delhi

The Delhi high court has ordered the demolition of a slum cluster encroaching upon public land near the old Barapullah bridge to facilitate the timely clearance of the Barapullah drain ahead of the impending monsoon season in the Capital.

In an order on Friday, the high court directed the Delhi government's Public Works Department (PWD) to commence the demolition of the Madrasi Camp from June 1.

"Timely clearance of the Barapullah drain is imperative to prevent severe waterlogging in the adjoining areas. After having considered the entire matter comprehensively, and the general circumstances currently prevalent, this court is of the opinion that the demolition ought to be done in a systematic manner. The demo...