After the construction of new bus terminus at Khadgarha though few slum dwellers have acquired their new residents at Madhukam but for few families the situation remains the same as it was few years back. As many as 55 families are staying in Khadgarha whereas 145 families have acquired their flats in Madhukam.
Few years back as many as 145 families were relocated from Khadgarha bus stand and the Government handed over flats to 145 families who were evicted from slums on government land at Khadgarha.
Still approximately 55 families have yet not been shifted to the residences located in Madhukam although all the formalities like registration and surveys have been completed and the list is already prepared.
“We have been promised to shift from this filthy area but so far no initiative is being taken by the concerned authorities. Moreover, monsoon season creates problem for the people residing in this area,” said Sandhya Devi, resident of Chunnia Toli.
Similarly, another resident, Bhigu Dhaan said, “Though the survey was conducted few years back still we have not received any written assurance from the concerned authorities. Moreover, we have been asked to pay Rs45,000 which is comparatively more than what the slum dwellers those who has been shifted to Madhukam have paid earlier.”
Ward Councillors Sandhya Rani Guha assured that within six month all the families residing in Chunnia Toli and other adjoining areas will shift to Madhukam. “After the completion of second phase construction work, all the residents will be shifted from Khadgarha. However, it will take some time.” “All the slum dwellers have to pay Rs10,000 when they will shift and additionally, they need to pay Rs2,000 per month for one year three months as flat installment under the guideline provided,” Guha further added.
On the other hand citing details about relocating the remaining slum dwellers from the Khadgarha bus stand and adjoining area, Deputy Mayor Sanjeev Vijaywargia said, “We have list of all beneficiaries and we will relocate the slum dwellers only after the work is completed. Now we cannot relocate them as the construction is on and will take time.”
The BSUP housing complex at Madhukam has approximately 336 flats of 300 sqft each, with two rooms, a kitchen and attached toilet. There are 21 blocks with 16 flats in four-storey towers.