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Supreme Court to consider new proposal for permanent solution for residents.
Mumbai: Campa Cola society demolition on hold as Supreme Court considers permanent solutionIn a major relief to over 100 families at Mumbai's Campa Cola society, the Supreme Court today put on hold the demolition of their illegal flats and said it would consider a proposal for a new building to accommodate evicted residents.
Aditya Thackeray, son of Uddhav Thackeray:
- Will keep asking the Chief Minister to take the decision on the Campa Cola. The BMC officials are bound by the court orders. Only the Chief Minister can save.
- The government response after three meetings with the Chief Minister has been cold. Expected the local MP and MLA to stand with citizens yest when most needed.
- However keeping all politics aside, I appreciate everyone who participated in the all party meets with Chief Minister. I hope the Chief Minister acts soon!
- What is important is to punish the errant officials and builders, not the citizens now. Police were ordered to lathicharge the people today by the government.
Nalin Kohli, BJP leader:
- The Supreme Court's stay will be only for some time.
- It is a now a life of uncertainty. It is a sensitive issue. It makes a great impact on people's lives. It should be seen as a personal issue.
- The bigger question is such situations must not arise. There is a need to think on these issues.
- There must be a sense of relief; not anger and anguish.
Supreme Court's stay order on demolition:
We feel some more time should be given to vacate the premises. We are passing this orders suo motu after reading newspapers till May 2014. Municipal authorities are not to carry out the demolition.
The apex court will pass orders at 2 pm on how action should be taken against the builders of illegal compound and how the residents can be relocated.
We feel some more time should be given to vacate the premises. We are passing this orders suo motu after reading newspapers till May 2014. Municipal authorities are not to carry out the demolition.
The apex court will pass orders at 2 pm on how action should be taken against the builders of illegal compound and how the residents can be relocated.
Campa Cola flat demolition put on hold as Supreme Court steps in at eleventh hour
Families at Mumbai's Campa Cola society today erupted in joy as the Supreme Court, intervening at virtually the last minute, put on hold the demolition of illegal flats and gave them seven more months to vacate. The top court acted on its own, citing "media reports".
Families at Mumbai's Campa Cola society today erupted in joy as the Supreme Court, intervening at virtually the last minute, put on hold the demolition of illegal flats and gave them seven more months to vacate. The top court acted on its own, citing "media reports".
Attorney General:
Waiting for Maharastra government proposal for giving my legal opinion. Yet to get any proposal from the state.
Waiting for Maharastra government proposal for giving my legal opinion. Yet to get any proposal from the state.
Residents hug each other after Supreme Court order staying demolition:
Supreme Court stays demolition of Campa Cola society till May 31, 2014.
Milind Deora:
- Today's events unprecedented, will take up matter at the highest level.
- If the Chief Minister doesn't act, I am afraid I will have to take up the matter at the highest level of my party
- Time for the Chief Minister to walk the talk, time for him to show concern for people.
Amin Patel, Congress leader:
- Waiting for Attorney General's decision.
Shaina NC, Bharatiya Janata Party leader:
- If the Chief Minister is watching, he needs to use discretionary powers.
Congress MP from South Mumbai Milind Deora arrives at demolition site. Residents of Campa Cola society surround him.
DP Tripathi, NCP leader:
- There should be a balanced solution for the issue.
- People should not face inconvenience.
- The compound had been established there for a long period of time.
- There should be an effort to solve the issue by debate.
After showing great restraint, calculated use of force by cops was absolutely justified: ex-IPS officer YP Singh
Demolition begins in Mumbai's Campa Cola society
The residents had barricaded themselves inside since Tuesday to block demolition teams. Civic officials have started snapping power, water and gas connections to the illegal flats as a prelude to the eviction of families from 102 illegal flats.
The residents had barricaded themselves inside since Tuesday to block demolition teams. Civic officials have started snapping power, water and gas connections to the illegal flats as a prelude to the eviction of families from 102 illegal flats.
Shiv Sena:
- Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with residents, Maharashtra government to blame
- Move uncalled for, urge chief minister against using of force.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) not keen to approach Attorney General as Supreme Court order on eviction is clear: sources
Facing eviction, residents of Mumbai's Campa Cola society clash with policeFamiles at Mumbai's Campa Cola society today fought bitterly to protect their homes as policemen tore down their locked gates and entered the complex.
BMC squad bulldozes its way into Campa Cola compound; breaks open the gate to gain access.
