PM calls high-level meeting to discuss demolition issue

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh [ Images ] Tuesday called a high-level meeting to discuss the issue of demolition of unauthorised structures in Delhi [ Images ].

• Delhi HC declines stay against demolitions

Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil [ Images ], Minister for Urban Development Jaipal Reddy and his deputy Ajay Maken [ Images ], Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit will attend the meeting, sources said.

Dikshit had sought a meeting with the Dr Singh Monday, but it could not be worked out.

More than 18,000 estabilishments were to be demolished in the city under court orders.