Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

(a) the number of jhuggies in slums gutted in fire in 2007 in the Mori Gate area of Delhi;

 
(b) the number of persons who lost their lives as a result thereof;

(c) whether any compensation has been paid to the next of kin of the deceased and to those seriously injured; and

(d) the steps so far taken for the relief and rehabilitation of those rendered homeless as a result of fire?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SMT. RADHIKA V. SELVI)

(a): No incident of fire in jhuggies in the area of Mori Gate, Delhi has come to notice of Delhi Police or Delhi Fire Service during the year 2007.

(b) to (d): Do not arise in view of (a) above.