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TN govt promises action for safe return of displaced Madrasi Camp residents in Delhi

(ATTN DELHI)
Chennai, June 1 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday promised all steps to
ensure safe return of displaced Tamil origin residents of Madrasi Camp in New Delhi
following demolition of their dwellings based on court orders.
Madrasi Camp is a slum settlement located along the banks of Barapullah Jangpura
drain, near Nizamuddin Railway Station in South Delhi.
The settlement comprises 370 slum dwellings and is predominantly inhabited by
persons of Tamil Nadu origin.
An official release here said as per the instructions of Chief Minister M K Stalin,
the “Tamil Nadu House” in New Delhi has been tasked with actively facilitating
and overseeing coordination efforts.
Reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the welfare of persons of Tamil Nadu
origin residing outside the State, the TN Government is in active coordination
with the residents of “Madrasi Camp” to ensure that every possible support is
extended to them without delay.
As directed by the Chief Minister, the state government promised all assistance
to the residents of “Madrasi Camp” who choose to return to their native districts
in Tamil Nadu.
"Comprehensive support, including assistance for livelihood and other essential
needs, will be extended to them", it said.
"This assistance will be facilitated through the offices of the concerned District
Collectors to ensure timely and effective implementation", the release added.
The Delhi High Court has noted that “Madrasi Camp” is an unauthorized construction
/encroachment on the bank of the Barapullah drain.
This has led to obstruction and blockage of the drain, causing significant waterlogging
in the surrounding areas, especially during the monsoon season.
Accordingly, the Court has directed that eligible residents be rehabilitated and relocated
under the provisions of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) Act and the
Delhi Slum and JJ Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy, 2015.
In compliance with the Court directions, a comprehensive survey was undertaken by the
Eligibility Determination Committee to assess the eligibility of all residents for rehabilitation
and relocation.
Pursuant to this exercise, the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board has determined
that 215 out of the 370 residents are eligible for allotment, the release said.
Accordingly, these eligible beneficiaries have been allotted residential units under the
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA)
located in Narela, Delhi.
Furthermore, all legal petitions filed by the residents of “Madrasi Camp” have been
adjudicated and disposed of by the High Court vide order dated May 9, 2025 and
the order mandates commencement of demolition activities at “Madrasi Camp” with
effect from today (June 1).
All legal avenues available to the residents of “Madrasi Camp” for retaining the
unauthorized constructions at the site have been duly exhausted leading to the
demolition of their settlements.
Meanwhile, the displaced residents, who staged protests against the demolition,
said they were now in the streets and that the alternative place given to eligible
ones were locate about 50 km from Delhi.
"This will affect our livelihood as our survival solely depends by staying in Madrasi
camp", one of the residents told a private Tamil TV channel and requested the TN
government to help them.
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