Delhi High Court refuses eviction stay near prime minister's residence
India
The Delhi High Court has decided not to pause the eviction of people living in slums close to the prime minister's residence, mainly because of national security worries: the area is right next to an active Air Force station.
Residents have been given 15 days to move out, following earlier notices sent last October.
Savda Ghevra to house 717 dwellers
The government plans to relocate 717 dwellers to new housing in Savda Ghevra, since there are not other options nearby.
So far, 192 people have accepted allotment letters and more than 130 have already moved.
The court also made it clear that basic needs like education and sanitation must be set up at the new site, and urged anyone who has not claimed their new home yet to do so soon.