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MCD Orders Demolition of Dangerous Satya Niketan Building
A building in Satya Niketan, Delhi, collapsed and caused several deaths and injuries.
After the collapse, the MCD inspected another building, House No.
13, and said it was unsafe.
The MCD ordered its owner or occupier to tear it down within three days.
If they do not, the MCD will demolish it and recover the cost through property taxes.
The earlier collapse killed six people and injured four others.
The building had been used as housing for students.
Police opened a case against the alleged owner and others.
Officials are investigating what caused the collapse.
Rescue teams from several agencies searched the debris for anyone who might still be trapped.
The MCD ordered the demolition of House No. 13 in Satya Niketan within three days.
The property was declared dangerous and ruinous under Section 348 of the DMC Act.
The order followed a building collapse that killed six people and injured four others.
Police registered an FIR against alleged owner Hariram and others over the collapse.
A magisterial inquiry was ordered as rescue teams searched for people feared trapped.
- Who
- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Delhi Police, rescue agencies, and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta were involved; the collapse affected residents and students using the property.
- What
- The MCD ordered demolition of a building declared dangerous after a nearby Satya Niketan collapse killed six people and injured four.
- Where
- House No. 13, Satya Niketan, New Delhi, in southwest Delhi.
- When
- The demolition notice was issued on September 6; the collapse occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.
- Why
- The MCD said the property was in a ruinous and dangerous condition and posed a risk to occupants, passersby, and nearby residents.
Reported Causes and Accountability
Official Investigation and Uncertainty
Possible causes of the collapse
Reported Causes and Accountability
Repair work was reportedly underway in the basement when the building collapsed.
Official Investigation and Uncertainty
Officials also indicated that heavy rainfall may have contributed, while a magisterial inquiry was ordered to establish the circumstances.
Responsibility for the incident
Reported Causes and Accountability
The Delhi government ordered an FIR and said anyone found responsible would face strict legal action.
Official Investigation and Uncertainty
The police case and inquiry are still examining the alleged owner’s and others’ responsibility; no final findings are stated.
Key facts
- Demolition deadline
- Within three days of receiving the MCD order
- Legal authority
- Section 348, read with Section 491, of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957
- Collapse fatalities
- Six people
- Reported injuries
- Four people
- Building use
- Paying guest accommodation for students
- Building age and structure
- Approximately 40–50 years old, with a basement and five upper floors
- Police case
- An FIR was registered at South Campus police station against alleged owner Hariram and others
Quotes
Rekha Gupta
Delhi Chief Minister who ordered a magisterial inquiry and legal action after inspecting the collapse site
“Those found responsible for this grave incident will be held fully accountable and dealt with under the strictest provisions of law.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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