Overview
- The Advocate General told the bench that three areas have been demarcated for temporary relocation, with food supplied through Indira Canteen and basic amenities to be provided.
- The state said satellite images will show when the demolished houses were built and argued that claims of 28 years of residence are factually incorrect.
- The government contended that Supreme Court directions on evictions do not apply because the site is government land used as a quarry and landfill and is not a slum.
- The bench issued notice, sought a comprehensive affidavit within a week, and noted petitioners’ pleas for reconstruction or equivalent housing, a rehabilitation survey, and compensation.
- Authorities said the December 20 drive razed about 300 houses affecting roughly 3,000 people, and document verification of affected residents is under way with local police involvement.