The Delhi High Court has directed residents of three slum clusters near the Prime Minister’s residence to vacate within six weeks. The court cited national security concerns regarding a nearby Air Force Station. Authorities are tasked with relocating 717 families to the DUSIB Colony in Savda Ghevra while ensuring essential services like electricity and healthcare are provided.
The Delhi High Court has issued a final directive ordering the removal of three slum clusters located near the Prime Minister’s official residence on Lok Kalyan Marg. The court bench, comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia, has granted residents of Bhai Ram Camp, Masjid Camp, and DID Colony a period of six weeks from August 25, 2026, to vacate the premises.
The court stated that the eviction is necessary due to security concerns involving a nearby operational Air Force Station. This decision concludes long-standing litigation regarding unauthorized structures in the high-security zone. The bench clarified that the order is consistent with urban rehabilitation guidelines and rejected arguments suggesting the eviction violates the 2015 Delhi Slum & JJ Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy.
Approximately 717 households are affected by this order and are scheduled for relocation to the DUSIB Colony in Savda Ghevra. To oversee the transition, the court has established a monitoring committee chaired by retired judge Man Mohan Sharma. This body is mandated to supervise the rehabilitation process for six months, with the authority to extend its tenure by two months if necessary.
The court has placed the responsibility on government agencies to maintain living standards during and after the move. The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board, and the Delhi Development Authority are strictly bound to provide essential infrastructure at the new site. This includes requirements for reliable electricity, functional schools, LPG access, and dispensary facilities.
The monitoring committee will hold these agencies accountable for fulfilling the promised amenities. The administrative focus now shifts to the logistics of the relocation, including the transport of personal belongings for the affected households. Observers will track whether the government agencies meet the infrastructure requirements at the Savda Ghevra site within the provided timeline.