A Study On The Redevelopment Project Of Dharavi Slums In India And Its Effect On The Right Of Habitation
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Srinivas HV, St. Joseph College of Law
ABSTRACT
One of the greatest challenges that India faces is the increase in population and urbanization. Rapid urbanization is a direct result of an increased population. This creates Slums in India which is one of the major problems faced by any planner or government. Slums are considered as illegally occupied houses and creating a problem for ecological pollution and degradation of urban living circumstances.
The redevelopment of Dharavi in Mumbai represents one of India’s most ambitious urban transformation projects that is aimed at improving living conditions, infrastructure and economic integration of slum dwellers. While the Dharavi Redevelopment Project seeks to provide formal housing and modern amenities, it simultaneously raises serious legal and socio-economic concerns. This study examines the impact of redevelopment on residents that have particular issues of displacement, loss of livelihood, eligibility constraints, and disruption of community structures.
The research further explores present day legal challenges such as the right to housing under Article 21, land tenure insecurity, consent in rehabilitation agreements and the increasing role of private developers in public welfare projects. Landmark judgements like the Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation that are used to assess the balance between development and fundamental rights. The study highlights the gap between legal safeguards and their implementation and emphasizes the need for a right based approach to urban redevelopment.
Keywords: Dharavi, Slum Redevelopment, Right to Housing, Urban Development, Displacement, Rehabilitation, Property Rights.
