Consider the following statements: 1. ‘Right to the City’ is an agreed human right and the UN-Habitat monitors the commitments made by each country in this regard. 2. ‘Right to the City’ gives every occupant of the city right to reclaim public spaces and public participation in the city. 3. ‘Right to the City’ means that the State cannot deny any public service or facility to the unauthorized colonies in the city. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A. 1 only
- B. 3 only
- C. 1 and 2
- D. 2 and 3
Answer: C
Explanation
‘Right to the City’ is an agreed human right. The Right to the City is the right of all inhabitants, present and future, to occupy, use, and produce just, inclusive, and sustainable cities, defined as a common good essential to the quality of life. Also, the UN-Habitat monitors the commitments made by each country in this regard. Hence statement 1 is correct. Right to the city means right to reclaim public spaces, public participation in the city and more importantly right to housing and basic amenities. Hence statement 2 is correct. Here, the State can deny any public service or facility to the unauthorized colonies in the city. Hence statement 3 is not correct.