Now Reading: MCD begins demolition drive at Bhalswa Dairy colony in Delhi
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MCD begins demolition drive at Bhalswa Dairy colony in Delhi
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi began demolishing illegal encroachments and structures at Bhalswa Dairy colony in north-west Delhi on August 13. The Hindu reports that security personnel were heavily deployed at the…
The Story in Brief
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi began demolishing illegal encroachments and structures at Bhalswa Dairy colony in north-west Delhi on August 13. The Hindu reports that security personnel were heavily deployed at the site. The civic body has identified 800 structures allegedly using land allotted for dairy farming for residential and commercial purposes. An MCD notice last week gave occupants three days to vacate the premises. It warned that enforcement action and demolition would follow against unauthorised constructions after the deadline.
The Indian Opinion
The lazy narrative is that the action is either routine clearance or automatic proof of wrongdoing. The facts support neither conclusion by themselves. The MCD must show how each of the 800 structures was identified, while residents should not obstruct lawful enforcement. The real test is whether the drive follows the notice and applies the same standard to all 800 cases, rather than becoming selective action at Bhalswa.
Source: thehindu.com
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