Feb 09, 2025 10:16 AM IST
The eviction confronted objections from a few of the differently-abled occupants, together with cricketers, who claimed they’d been dwelling within the centre for the previous 18 years
The social welfare division of the Chandigarh administration reclaimed the Cheshire Dwelling in Sector 21 from unauthorised occupants on Saturday, making certain the property will now be used for its meant goal – the welfare and rehabilitation of marginalised teams. The eviction was carried out after following due authorized procedures.
The Cheshire Dwelling, initially managed by an NGO, had been serving as a short lived hostel for differently-abled people. (HT File)
The Cheshire Dwelling, initially managed by an NGO, had been serving as a short lived hostel for differently-abled people. Nevertheless, after the property got here beneath the administration’s direct supervision, it was deemed needed to control its occupancy to align with the house’s authentic mission. The occupants, primarily from Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, had been residing on the facility for an prolonged interval. Lots of them have been working companies or doing non-public jobs.
In line with an announcement from the Chandigarh administration, eviction proceedings have been initiated a number of months in the past. Nevertheless, the method had been delayed resulting from a district courtroom keep. “In the last hearing, the stay was vacated by the district court, allowing the authorities to proceed with the eviction. After following the due procedure, the property has been successfully reclaimed,” the press launch learn.
In a compassionate gesture, the administration made particular provisions for a deaf and dumb deserted resident making certain his rehabilitation in a government-run dwelling beneath the division’s care.
Nevertheless, the eviction confronted objections from a few of the differently-abled occupants, together with cricketers, who claimed they’d been dwelling within the centre for the previous 18 years. In addition they acknowledged that no prior eviction discover had been issued earlier than the drive.
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