Ready to help Madrasi Camp residents in the event that they select to return to state: TN govt

Citing the demolition train being carried out within the Madrasi Camp space in Delhi from Sunday, following an order of the Delhi High Court, the Tamil Nadu authorities mentioned all authorized avenues obtainable to them have now been exhausted.

Madrasi Camp is a slum settlement situated alongside the financial institution of the Barapullah Jangpura drain, close to Nizamuddin Railway Station in South Delhi.

In an official launch, the federal government mentioned that it could help the residents of Madrasi Camp who select to return to their native districts in Tamil Nadu and that is in step with the orders of Chief Minister M Okay Stalin.

“Comprehensive support, including assistance for livelihood and other essential needs, will be extended to them. This assistance will be facilitated through the offices of the concerned District Collectors to ensure timely and effective implementation.”

According to the federal government, the Madrasi Camp includes 370 slum dwellings and is predominantly inhabited by individuals of Tamil Nadu origin. The Delhi High Court had mentioned that the camp was an unauthorised encroachment on the financial institution of the Barapullah drain.

“This has led to obstruction and blockage of the drain, causing significant waterlogging in the surrounding areas, especially during the monsoon season.” Accordingly, the courtroom directed that eligible residents be rehabilitated and relocated below the provisions of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board Act and the Delhi Slum & JJ Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy, 2015.

In compliance with the instructions of the courtroom, a survey was undertaken by the Eligibility Determination Committee to evaluate the eligibility of all residents for rehabilitation and relocation.

Pursuant to this train, the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board has decided that 215 out of the 370 residents are eligible for allotment. Accordingly, these eligible beneficiaries have been allotted residential models below the Economically Weaker Section class of the Delhi Development Authority situated in Narela, Delhi. Furthermore, all authorized petitions filed by the residents of Madrasi Camp have been adjudicated and disposed of by the High Court of Delhi, vide order dated 09.05.2025.

The mentioned order mandates the graduation of demolition actions at Madrasi Camp with impact from 01.06.2025. Thus, all authorized avenues obtainable to the residents for retaining the unauthorised constructions on the website have been duly exhausted.

“As per the instructions of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, the Tamil Nadu House in New Delhi has been tasked with actively facilitating and overseeing coordination efforts. Reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the welfare of persons of Tamil Nadu origin residing outside the State, the Government of Tamil Nadu is in active coordination with the residents of Madrasi Camp to ensure that every possible support is extended to them without delay,” the federal government mentioned.