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Save Our Streets (SOS) Delhi
Our Fight Against Gates & Barriers

NEW: Delhi High Court PIL against Gates, Barriers & Humps PDF

We are always looking for people interested in joining our cause.
Here is our campaign against Gates & barriers:
 

  1. First Letter to Authorities: 12 Dec 2001
  2. FIR to Sarita Vihar Police Station:  20 Dec 2001
  3. FIR forwarded to Dy Commissioner, MCD :21 Dec 2001
  4. FIR Forwarded to Dy Commissioner of Police (South District):30 Dec 2001
  5. FIR with Analysis handed over to DCP South District:14 Jan 2002
  6. FIR with Analysis mailed to DCP South District: 17 Jan 2002
  7. Complaint signed by 150 residents mailed to DCP South  District:20 Jan 2002
  8. Illegality of Construction of barriers Analysed
  9. Complaint to Public Grievance Commission:25 March 2002
  10. SOS  & Legal Notice to  Police Chief Delhi: 6 May 2002
  11. Public Interest Litigation Complaint at Delhi High Court Filed on 26 Feb 2004

Resources for the Fight

  1. Section  320  Delhi Municipal Corporation  Act: Prohibition of structures or fixtures which cause obstruction in streets
  2. Section  466 Delhi Municipal Corporation  Act A Offence under 320 is cognizable and The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) shall apply to an offence under sub-section (1) of section 320
  3. Section 115 and 116 Motor Vehicle Act 
  4. Mission of Police & Citizens Charter as defined by Police Chief Delhi

5. Indian Penal Code 1860 Section 431

6. Indian penal Code S 166. PUBLIC SERVANT DISOBEYING LAW

7. Indian Penal Code S 167. PUBLIC SERVANT FRAMING AN INCORRECT DOCUMENT

Public Interest Litigation at Delhi High Court

Gates In Colonies A Safety Hazard: Neighbourhood Flash 12 May - 18 May 2002 :Internet Edition

Why We Oppose Gated Communities in Worcester

GATED COMMUNITIES: Privilege or Necessity? : SOCIAL COMMENT by L. Kurt Engelhart

Fence called a barrier to community By Sacha Pfeiffer, Globe Correspondent, 11/08/98 Boston Globe

Gated communities raise questions about access The Times Posted on April 8, 2002

Gated Communities in America: Walling Out the World? Housing Policy debate

If communities are outlawed, then only outlaws will live in communities Editorial

Steven Lagerfeld on gated communities and democracy january. february 1998 " vol 2. no. 1

Who Can Join?

We invite anybody interested in the issues and topics we focus our efforts on to join. Members must make a difference in the organization.

Benefits of Joining

There are several benefits to becoming a member of our organization. We  have a common interest, and we hope to further our cause.

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How Can You Join?

To join we need  you to send us an email

SOS Delhi* C 679 Sarita Vihar  * New Delhi 110044 * India
Phone: +91 694 8083
Cell: 981 020 2680
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