India, July 27 -- The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has issued a fresh warning asking the residents of Palika Dham housing complex in Gole Market to register for alternative accommodations and vacate this one for revamp. The residents, meanwhile, continue to reject the plan of relocation and warn of protests if they are forcefully evicted.

In the order dated July 23, the corporation has also directed the residents to take part in a meeting at NDMC headquarter on July 30.

The NDMC on July 11 had issued orders that the 150 government quarters in Palika Dham are unsafe and in need of revamp, so residents should vacate these. Despite the deadline being passed, half of the 800 residents have registered on the NDMC portal for alternative...