Chennai:
A move by the revenue department officials to demolish slums on a poromboke land in Lenin Nagar in Ambattur have sparked furore among rights activists as it was done in the middle of the academic year that too when the model code of conduct was in force.
The move by revenue department officials to demolish couple of houses started at around 10am but was aborted in the midway when the lawyer for the people living the slums intervened and questioned the urgency for removing the slums..
Nearly 40 houses, which were being built in a small parcel of land were already demolished with only few standing out.
Independent researcher Vanessa Peter questioned the eviction process stating that the slum clearance board has to be involved in clearing the encroachments as the people have lived here for nearly 40 years.
“They can’t be made homeless. There are UN guidelines to follow. And where will all these people go. They will become homeless. Before demolishing their homes, they have to be provided with alternate housing. This is violation of their rights,” she said.
Rajesh said that they have even written a letter seeking for more time. Janardhan, the advocate for the slum dwellers said that the High court has never ordered for the demolition of houses. He alleged it is a contempt of court.
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