Delhi: Two years on, Walled City traders are yet to move to Narela hub

North MCD commissioner Varsha Joshi said a survey had been completed last year. “We are doing a final re-verification to ensure that none are left operating within the Walled City. We have found none so far during the re-verification… of the 640 in the original list. So they have either already shifted to Narela or elsewhere or shut shop,” she said.

A senior DDA official said traders have flagged problems regarding water, electricity and streetlights to avoid taking possession in Narela. At the IFC, land and facilities are provided by DDA while the construction has to be done by the trader. The land size varies from 50-100 sqm and traders are charged a concessional rate of around Rs 30,000 per sqm. The traders have paid a part of the money, which was a pre-requisite for getting the land allotted, said a DDA official.

DDA vice-chairperson Tarun Kapoor said there were delays due to the construction ban, but they are hopeful traders would be moved in the coming months.