(a) whether Delhi Police has any proposal to remove encroachments from roads and pavements
for security reasons and to ensure smooth traffic flow in Delhi;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the time by when such encroachments are likely to be removed
in Delhi, area-wise including R.K. Puram, Munirka, Palam, Dwarka, Lajwanti Garden etc; and
(c) the action taken/proposed to be taken to clear encroachments from the markets and roads in
Delhi?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS(SHRIMATI RADHIKA V. SELVI)
(a) to (c): Removal of encroachments from roads and pavements is done basically by the civic
agencies in their respective jurisdiction. Delhi Police is taking action to keep highways and
important roads clear for the free flow of traffic. However, in pursuance of the order of the
Hon’ble High Court of Delhi dated 26.03.2007 in W.P. (C) No. 16565/2006 and W.P. (Crl.) No.
207/2004, land owning agencies are informed of such encroachment by Delhi Police from time to
time. Moreover, the civic agencies are provided necessary police assistance, whenever such
encroachment removal is undertaken by these agencies.