Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Delhi's Madrasi Camp Demolished After Court Order
Authorities in Delhi demolished homes in Madrasi Camp because they were built illegally near a drain, following a court order.
The demolition, affecting around 370 families, occurred after the Delhi High Court directed the removal of these settlements.
The court also instructed authorities to help eligible residents relocate to new homes.
Some residents were offered new housing, while others are affected by the demolition.
The government is trying to relocate as many families as possible.
Demolition occurred at Madrasi Camp in south Delhi on June 1, 2025.
The demolition followed a Delhi High Court directive to clear unauthorized structures.
The affected settlement was near the Barapullah drain.
Around 370 families were impacted by the demolition.
Some residents were eligible for resettlement in government-allocated flats.
- Who
- Authorities, residents of Madrasi Camp, and the Delhi High Court.
- What
- Demolition of unauthorized structures at Madrasi Camp.
- When
- June 1, 2025.
- Where
- Madrasi Camp, Jangpura, Delhi.
- Why
- To clear encroachments along the Barapullah drain and address flooding concerns, following a court order.
Residents/AAP
Authorities/Government
Justification for Demolition
Residents/AAP
Residents are being displaced from their homes, some of which have existed for over six decades.
Authorities/Government
Demolition is to clear unauthorized structures along the Barapullah drain to prevent flooding and unclog the drain.
Resettlement
Residents/AAP
Resettlement was not a seamless transition for all, as residents faced the immediate impact of displacement.
Authorities/Government
Qualified residents were offered resettlement in government-allocated flats with essential facilities.
Legal Process
Residents/AAP
The demolition occurred shortly after the Delhi CM said no homes would be touched.
Authorities/Government
The demolition followed a court directive.
- Location
- Madrasi Camp, Jangpura, Delhi
- Reason for Demolition
- Removal of illegal settlements along the Barapullah drain
- Date of Demolition
- June 1, 2025
- Number of Families
- 370
- Resettlement
- Some families relocated to government flats in Narela.
- Court Involved
- Delhi High Court
Sources
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Tamil Nadu government offers help to residents of Madrasi Camp in New Delhi to return to the State
