On Sunday, the government of Tamil Nadu announced its commitment to assist families wishing to return to their home districts following the demolition of their residences in the Madrasi Camp, located in Jangpura, New Delhi.

This camp, which had been in existence for decades and was situated near the Barapullah drain close to Nizamuddin Railway Station, accommodated around 370 tenements, primarily occupied by individuals from Tamil Nadu.

According to reports, the Delhi Development Authority carried out the demolition under the orders of the Delhi High Court, which stated that the camp was obstructing the Barapullah drain and contributing to waterlogging issues in the area.

Following the demolition, the Tamil Nadu government expressed its intention to work closely with the affected residents to provide immediate support.

Chief Minister MK Stalin has instructed the Tamil Nadu House in New Delhi to oversee these coordination efforts.

The state government assured that comprehensive assistance, including support for livelihoods and essential needs, would be provided through the relevant District Collectors to ensure prompt implementation.

The High Court had previously labeled the Madrasi Camp as an "unauthorized encroachment" and mandated its clearance to alleviate drainage problems that led to significant waterlogging during monsoon seasons.

Furthermore, the court ordered that eligible residents be rehabilitated in accordance with the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board Act and the Delhi Slum and Jhuggi Jhopri Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy.

Following this, the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board identified that only 215 of the 370 residents qualified for housing assistance, with these families being allocated residential units in Narela, a suburb located over 35 kilometers from the camp.

The remaining 155 families did not meet the necessary documentation or eligibility requirements.

This settlement, which has existed for more than sixty years, was home to Tamil-speaking migrants who moved to the capital in search of work as domestic helpers, cooks, and daily wage laborers.