In Delhi, DDA has started the process of vacating Yamuna Bazaar Colony located near Nigam Bodh Ghat. Under this action, notices have been pasted to vacate about 310 houses in the colony within 15 days. DDA has said that this area falls in ‘O Zone’, where strict rules are being enforced regarding construction and residential activities. This action is being taken on this basis.
Local residents have opposed this notice. People say that they have already got a stay from Delhi High Court, so issuing notice by the government or DDA is questionable. Residents also claim that they have been living in this area for a long time and some families say that they have been settled here since the British rule. Now suddenly giving notice of his removal has become a big problem for him.
The government gave the reason
Notice has been issued to vacate about 310 houses built in Yamuna Bazar area. Residents have been given an ultimatum to vacate their houses within 15 days. The government has said that this area falls in the ‘No Development Zone’ along the river bank, where any kind of permanent construction is against the rules. This action is being taken on this basis. The administration says that uncontrolled construction along the banks of Yamuna river poses a risk to the environment and flood safety, hence it is necessary to remove such settlements. On the other hand, the local people are angry with this notice and are demanding rehabilitation. They say that they have been living here for a long time and the sudden eviction order is creating big problems for them.
What is O zone?
O zone is called such areas which are on river banks or flood-prone areas. There is a ban on any kind of permanent human construction in these places. These areas are considered sensitive for environmental and security reasons, as the risk of flooding is high, the natural flow of the river may be disrupted, there is a risk of erosion and soil erosion, and the environmental balance may be affected.
Why are these areas banned?
According to experts, uncontrolled construction on the river banks can cause huge loss of life and property in case of flood. Therefore these areas are kept in the category of no-development zone or protected area. Under the same policy, the administration has given instructions to vacate Yamuna Bazar Colony located near Nigam Bodh Ghat, declaring it as O zone. Notices have been issued to vacate about 310 houses within 15 days.
What did the local people say?
After the DDA notice, there is an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among the local people. Many families have expressed concern over the order to vacate 310 houses in 15 days. Local residents say that they have been living in this area for 7-8 generations and have played an important role in the religious and social traditions here. Some people claimed that their families had been living in this area since the British rule. People say that the sudden order to vacate their houses is a big crisis for them, because their livelihood, social life and religious affiliation are linked to this area. The residents also said that they would try to negotiate with the government on the issue. If no solution is found, they will approach court.
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