AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday said the Uttarakhand government and the Centre must regularise the settlement of people at Haldwani in the hill state where the high court had ordered for the removal of encroachments from 29 acres of land claimed by the railways.

Responding to the Supreme Court staying the high court order for removal of encroachments, he said the apex court has taken a humane view on the issue. Owaisi said the Supreme Court has asked regular and irregular homes to be distinguished and favoured the government making a "workable arrangement" and ensuring rehabilitation while respecting railways.