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Bengal clears 192 construction projects, notices 27 over violations

Bengal clears 192 construction projects, notices 27 over violations
Bengal clears 192 construction projects, issues notices to 27 over building plan illegalities · thestatesman.com

A big warehouse that was being built in Kolkata fell down, which was very dangerous.

The warehouse collapsed in an area called Taratala on June 24.

Sixteen workers lost their lives, and more than twenty others were hurt.

Many rescue workers, including the Army and special disaster teams, helped search for people.

After this, the government decided to check other buildings being built in the city.

Minister Agnimitra Paul said 192 construction projects passed the check and are allowed to continue.

But 27 other projects broke the rules and were given official notices.

Some builders were allowed to make four floors but built six or seven floors instead.

The government said such rule-breaking will not be allowed.

Key facts

Projects cleared
192
Projects issued notices
27
Announced by
Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Minister Agnimitra Paul
Location
Kolkata and adjoining urban local bodies
Taratala collapse date
June 24
Death toll
16
Injured
More than 20
Rescue agencies
Army, NDRF, SDRF, police and fire services

Quotes

Agnimitra Paul

Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Minister of Bengal

“In several cases, permission was granted for a four-storey building, but six or seven storeys have been constructed. Such violations will not be allowed.”
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“We have given our no-objection to 192 construction sites. Notices have been issued to 27 projects because the violations are completely illegal.”
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