1,800 Homes and Shops in Delhi’s Ali Village Face Eviction Notices Over Land Dispute
Nearly 1,800 houses and shops in Ali village have received eviction notices linked to an 8.48-acre land dispute, prompting residents to protest and seek relief from authorities.
- Eviction notices have been issued to around 1,800 homes and shops in Ali village.
- The notices relate to alleged encroachment on 8.48 acres of land claimed by the Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department.
- Residents have staged a three-day protest and are demanding that the eviction action be withdrawn.
Delhi: Around 1,800 houses and shops in Delhi’s Ali village are facing eviction proceedings following notices issued under an order of the Saket District Court. The notices concern approximately 8.48 acres of land and direct residents to vacate properties identified as alleged encroachments.
The notices were reportedly served across two parts of the village, covering around 1,500 houses and shops along Pushta Road up to the Shiva Temple, along with nearly 300 properties in Peer Mohalla. The development has triggered protests among residents, many of whom say their families have lived in the area for several generations.
According to the notice, a court bailiff has been appointed to carry out possession proceedings following an order of the Saket District Court dated July 31, 2026. The notice states that the process to remove alleged encroachments and unauthorised constructions is scheduled to begin from September 26.
The dispute has also raised questions among residents over the ownership of the land. Locals claim that several properties fall within Delhi’s Lal Dora area and have questioned how land under the Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department could be involved in the dispute.
Residents also point to the size of the affected population. They say the area has more than 3,800 registered voters, with homes, shops and other establishments supporting families that have been settled there for decades.
Residents have organised a three-day sit-in outside the Shiva Temple to oppose the proposed eviction. Protesters have displayed placards and demanded that the notices be withdrawn and a solution found through discussions with the authorities.
Local residents say many families have occupied their homes for generations and that abruptly leaving would affect both their housing and livelihoods.
One resident, Shakir, said he lives with a family of around 10 people and runs an electrical goods shop in the area. He said his children attend a nearby school and that the business is the family’s primary source of income.
Another resident, Dharam Singh, said his family has lived in Ali village for around 90 to 95 years. He runs a general store and said relocating at short notice would be difficult for the family.
The proposed eviction has created uncertainty for households and small businesses operating in the affected areas. For families who have lived there for decades, the issue involves not only their homes but also schools, shops, livelihoods and established community networks.
The residents’ protest reflects their demand for clarification over the land’s ownership and the legal basis of the proposed possession proceedings. They have said they will continue their agitation if the notices are not withdrawn or a resolution is not reached.
The immediate issue is the implementation of the possession proceedings mentioned in the court notice. Residents are seeking intervention and clarification from the concerned authorities while continuing their protest.
Further developments are expected to depend on the court proceedings, the authorities’ action on the disputed land and any relief or resolution sought by the affected residents.
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