Taking to X over the issue following a visit to two such locations, Saxena termed the conditions a vivid example of “inaction and insensitivity.” The AAP government countered by alleging that nearly 3 lakh slum dwellers had become homeless at Saxena’s direction since he took over.
Saxena gave the directions to officials in a meeting held last week in the wake of the recent Parliamentary approval to GNCTD Laws (Special Provisions) Act, 2023.
Parliament Passes Bill To Regularise Unauthorised Colonies In Delhi Parliament Passes Bill To Regularise Unauthorised Colonies In Delhi Hardeep Singh Puri while replying to a debate on the Bill said the population of Delhi as per the 2011 census is 1.6 crore.
There are around 1,700 unauthorised colonies in Delhi (Representational)
New Delhi:
Parliament on Wednesday passed the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2021, to regularise unauthorised colonies in Delhi.
While the Rajya Sabha had passed the Bill on February 9, it sailed through the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri told the Lok Sabha that the Bill would give protection to unauthorised colonies from sealing till December 31, 2023.
All Unauthorised Colonies In Delhi To Get Piped Water Supply In 2 Years: Manish Sisodia All Unauthorised Colonies In Delhi To Get Piped Water Supply In 2 Years: Manish Sisodia The Delhi government has set aside Rs 3,274 crore for the schemes and projects of the Delhi Jal Board for the financial year 2021-22.
1,622 colonies are under Delhi Jal Board s piped water supply network, Manish Sisodia said (File)
New Delhi:
Piped water supply to all unauthorised colonies will be ensured in a phased manner in the next two years, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said today.
The government has set aside Rs 3,274 crore for the schemes and projects of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) for the financial year 2021-22. Of this, Rs 600 crore is for 20 kilolitres free water subsidy scheme, which benefits about 6 lakh beneficiaries every month.