Delhi High Court Halts Bhalswa Dairy Demolition Amidst Protests

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) postponed a scheduled demolition in Bhalswa Dairy colony after protests erupted. The MCD informed the Delhi High Court they would not proceed with demolitions until August 16. The court is set to address the issue and the condition of city dairies during the next hearing.

In a major development, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) postponed a planned demolition drive in Bhalswa Dairy colony following intense local protests on Tuesday. The civic body informed the Delhi High Court that it would not carry out the demolition until August 16, when the court will reconvene on the issue.

A sizable crowd gathered to protest against the demolition, prompting the delay. Rajesh Kumar, deputy commissioner of MCD Civil Lines Zone, revealed that the MCD needs a larger police force to continue the drive. The MCD has identified 800 illegal structures in the area, intended initially for dairy farming but misused for residential and commercial purposes.

A court directive earlier mandated the removal of unauthorized constructions in all dairy colonies in Delhi, following the observation that many had been converted for commercial use. The Delhi High Court will further address the issue on August 16, alongside hearing a petition on the state of dairies citywide.