Categories: India

Delhi Government Tries To Show Rehabilitate Slum Dwellers On paper, Says High Court – “Ground Reality Is Far From Reality”

The Delhi Government attempted to rehabilitate slum dwellers on paper through the Delhi Slum and JJ Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2015, according to the High Court, but the ground reality is far from reality.

The above remark was made by a bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramaniam Prasad while hearing an appeal by the Keshav Sanyasi Gao Shevashram trust.

The bench also rejected the trust’s appeal, in which it argued that because it had been a tenant for 15 years, it was entitled to benefits under the policy.

The trust was formed to look after the temple and the cow. The occupants were served with an eviction notice to vacate the premises. He was scheduled to be transferred to a shelter home in Geeta Colony for three months.

According to the rehabilitation policy of 2015, the disputed premises do not fall within the notified slum cluster, which the trust has challenged. Its occupants have no right to be protected from vandalism.

The solitary bench had also ordered the authorities to find another place for the cow to stay. He was granted three months’ eviction relief.

The trust has filed an appeal, claiming that the Gaushala and temple have been present on the property for over 15 years. In this case, the eviction notice is both illegal and arbitrary. The cows’ habitat is close to a notified cluster area. As a result, he is entitled to protection under the Rehabilitation Policy of 2015.

The bench ruled that he is ineligible for the benefit of living near a slum cluster because he did not live there prior to 2006.

Also read: North Korea Launches Short-Range Ballistic Missile

Spriha Rai

Recent Posts

Tripura Government Assures Supreme Court Of Compliance With DGP Appointment Order

During a recent hearing regarding the appointment of the Director General of Police (DGP) in…

16 mins ago

Lok Sabha To Hold Eight-Hour Debate On Waqf Amendment Bill Amid Opposition Pushback

The Lok Sabha will take up the Waqf (Amendment) Bill for discussion on April 2,…

12 hours ago

India’s GST Collections Surge 9.9% To Rs 1.96 Lakh Crore In March

India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose by 9.9 per cent to Rs 1.96…

14 hours ago

What Happens When You Drink Coconut Water Daily For A Month?

Drinking coconut water daily for a month can significantly improve hydration, digestion, and overall health.

15 hours ago

METAPLASIA 2025: Where Sports Meet Transformation

The METAPLASIA 2025 Sports Fest at the New Chandigarh campus witnessed thrilling competitions in cricket,…

15 hours ago

Indian Railways Achieves Record Freight Loading & Revenue In Fiscal 2025

Indian Railways achieved record freight and revenue in 2025, surpassing the US in cargo transport…

15 hours ago