...... SITUATION IN GUJARAT 21 3.27 Further to the response of the State Government, the Special Rapporteur stated as follows: “As per information available, 1700 families in Sabarkantha, 75 in Dahod, 640 in Pachmahals, 100 in Vadodara, 325 in Mehsana and 950 in Ahmedabad City have shifted to colonies built by NGOs. It is estimated that not less than 1000 more families are staying in temporary camps or in rented accommodation. In the SCA/3217/2003, no oral or written orders have been passed by the Gujarat High Court. However, on oral instructions the petitioners i.e. “Citizens of Justice and Peace” were given personal hearing by the Chief Secretary. In spite of 3 such meetings, there is no progress in the matter of redressal of their grievances.” The Commission conveyed the above information to the Chief Secretary for further consideration of the matter. A reply from the Chief Secretary is still awaited! ANNUAL REPORT 2003-04