01:07 PM
Monday 08 August 2022
Books – Muhammad Nassar:
News of the removal of real estate in the Nasr City neighborhood in Cairo governorate is of great interest to many citizens, especially residents of the eastern region of Cairo Governorate.
The most important news of the removals in the Nasr City neighborhood is confined to the blocks of the sixth and seventh neighborhoods, as well as the removal of the tenth neighborhood in the city.
In the following report, Masrawy explains the full details of all the rumors about the removal of these areas.
The truth about the demolition of the tenth district of Nasr City
Dr. Ibrahim Saber, Deputy Governor of Cairo for the Eastern Region, denied what was raised about the demolition of the tenth district in Nasr City.
Saber told Masrawy that the talk circulating in this regard has absolutely no basis.
The Deputy Governor affirmed: No decision has been issued regarding the demolition of the tenth district in Nasr City, and there is no evidence for that. There are no demolitions in the tenth district of Nasr City.
The demolition of the sixth and seventh districts of Nasr City is certain
The Deputy Governor of Cairo stressed that there is no retreat from the decision to remove the blocks of the sixth and seventh neighborhoods in Nasr City.
The deputy governor added, to Masrawy, that the financial appropriations for compensation that will be disbursed to families are currently being managed.
Number of affected families
The Deputy Governor of the Eastern Region stated that the total number of targeted families is 3000 families residing in the blocks targeted for removal, pointing out that they have received more than 350 requests so far from the residents.
The fact of selling the sixth and seventh districts of Nasr City
The Deputy Governor affirmed that there is no intention or direction on the part of the government to sell the area to investors, as is rumored, and all that will be done is to re-plan and develop the area again in a better way.
The Deputy Governor of Cairo for the Eastern Region stressed that there is justice in disbursing compensation to citizens, according to the prevailing price in the region, according to the evaluations of specialized and impartial committees.
Options available to parents
According to what was discussed between the deputy governor and the citizens during the meeting, there are several alternatives available to residents of the areas targeted by the development process in western Nasr City.
Among the alternatives offered is the acquisition of ready-made apartments, furnished with complete facilities, and furnished with ready-made furniture, at a value of 60 thousand pounds. These units are located in the city of peace.
Among the other options available to the residents is for citizens to obtain financial compensation for their units in the area, according to the price per square meter in the area.
Among the available alternatives is also to return to the area after its development, but at the new prices, with the calculation of the difference between the compensation of their units and the new price of the unit.
The position of the shop owners
The Deputy Governor of Cairo revealed the position of the shop owners, saying: It is possible to discuss the possibility of obtaining a new shop in the same area after development, or obtaining alternative shops in another region, or obtaining a shop in those located under the new bridges, and this is for rent, and for Owners of “Temleek” shops will receive financial compensation.
Specifications of the property to be demolished
It is scheduled to demolish the blocks that have been built for more than 60 years and have not been maintained during that period, some of which are already in danger of collapse, according to an official document obtained by Masrawy.
A document – published by Masrawy earlier – clarified that the state is in charge of the development and re-planning process, and there is no truth to what is rumored about the removal of the area for the benefit of certain parties or investors.
Compensation for the removal of the sixth and seventh neighborhoods in Nasr City
Dr. Ibrahim Saber explained that they are in the process of arranging the necessary compensation for the residents of the area, whether the compensation is material or alternative units for the people, as the people’s desires varied according to the requests submitted between material compensation and alternative housing.
The publication – which was published by Masrawy – showed the mechanism and steps for disbursing compensation to the families affected by the matter, as follows:
1- Residents must submit to the committee formed by a decision of the Governor of Cairo for this purpose in the West Nasr City neighborhood with possession and ownership documents.
2- Before the start of implementation, material compensation will be disbursed first and contracts will be made for those who wish to return again to the area, whether for housing units, shops, or immediate housing for alternative furnished apartments in Al Salam City.
3- Inventory committees go down to the ground to measure the spaces, whether for apartments or shops, and to prove possession.