PM’s New Residence: 717 Households On Race Course Road Told To Vacate By March 6

The Centre has initiated eviction proceedings for three slum clusters located along Race Course Road, close to the Prime Minister’s residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. Notices issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) through the Land and Development Office (L&DO) direct residents of Bhai Ram Camp, Masjid Camp, and DID Camp to vacate by March 6.  

Key Highlights  

• 717 households across three slum clusters asked to vacate by March 6  
• Residents offered rehabilitation flats at Savda Ghevra under Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB)  
• Non-compliance could lead to legal action, according to MoHUA notices  
• Eviction linked to redevelopment plans around the Prime Minister’s new residence  
• Residents express concern over relocation, livelihood disruption, and lack of clarity on rehabilitation process  

Strategic Impact  
The eviction drive underscores the government’s push to redevelop high-security zones around the Prime Minister’s residence. While rehabilitation flats have been promised, residents remain anxious about relocation logistics, employment opportunities, and access to basic amenities in Savda Ghevra.  

Civil society groups have raised concerns about the adequacy of rehabilitation measures, urging authorities to ensure fair resettlement and livelihood protection. The move highlights the tension between urban redevelopment priorities and the rights of marginalized communities living in informal settlements.  

Sources: The New Indian Express, Indian Express, ETV Bharat