Consider the following statements: 1. 'Right to the City' is an agreed human right and the UN-Habitat…
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 the 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?
1 only
3 only
1 and 2
2 and 3
Solution
'Right to the City' is not yet an agreed human right and the UN-Habitat does not formally monitor it (Statement 1 incorrect). It gives city residents the right to participate in and reclaim public spaces (Statement 2 correct). It also implies provision of basic services even to unauthorized colonies (Statement 3 correct).