Calling into question the need for the demolition drive, Dave went on to point out how immense migration to Delhi has effected changes beyond what the Delhi Master Plan envisioned. In this context, he said,
“There are 731 unauthorised colonies in Delhi, with 50 lakh people and how you target only one area since you target only one community?”
He further mentioned that under Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, no demolition can take place until the person has been given a reasonable opportunity to be heard.
“These are poor people. If you want to remove encroachments, come to Sainik Farms. Come to Golf Links, where I stay, and every second home is an encroachment somewhere, but you don’t touch it at all.”
Source: Barandbench
