Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Chandigarh Halts Illegal Construction at Collapsed Building Site
Following a report about illegal construction at the site of a collapsed building in Chandigarh, the UT estate office intervened.
Construction work, including the installation of iron columns, has been halted.
The owners must now apply for a revised building plan because the old plan is expired.
Authorities are focusing on structural safety, and the Deputy Commissioner has ordered strict action against those involved.
The owners state their current efforts are to prevent waterlogging and construction plans are under preparation.
The UT estate office stopped illegal construction at the Sector 17 collapsed building site.
Construction work included the installation of iron columns without approval.
The old building plan had expired, requiring owners to submit a revised plan.
Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav directed the actions.
The owners state that they are acting in accordance with the administration's instructions to prevent waterlogging.
- Who
- The UT estate office, Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav, owners, and assistant estate officer Khushpreet Kaur are involved.
- What
- Illegal construction work, including the installation of iron columns, at the site of a collapsed building.
- When
- Construction recently started; building collapsed on January 6.
- Where
- Sector 17, Chandigarh.
- Why
- Construction started without approved building plans and the old plan had expired; to prevent waterlogging.
Authorities
Building Owners
Construction Purpose
Authorities
Construction requires approved plans and is currently halted.
Building Owners
Construction is ongoing to prevent waterlogging.
- Location
- Sector 17, Chandigarh
- Building Status
- Collapsed on January 6
- Illegal Activity
- Unapproved construction with iron columns
- Intervention Ordered By
- Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav
- Original Building Plan Status
- Expired
- Revised Building Plan Status
- Under preparation and will be submitted
