New Delhi, May 13 -- The Delhi High Court has outlined as imperative the clearance of Barapullah drain to prevent severe waterlogging during monsoon season and ordered demolition of Madrasi camp starting June 1.
Aside from the demolition action, the High Court ordered the relocation of displaced persons to Narela.
"The demolition ought to be done in a systematic manner. Rehabilitation of the Madrasi camp dwellers is also essential for de-clogging of Barapullah Drain. None of the dwellers can claim any rights beyond the right of rehabilitation, as the land is public land which is encroached upon," a bench of Justices Prathiba M Singh and Manmeet PS Arora said on May 9.
There also came directions for a smooth rehabilitation of Madrasi camp...