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Bengal clears 192 construction projects, notices 27 over violations
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.
The Bengal government cleared 192 construction projects in Kolkata and adjoining urban local bodies.
Notices were issued to 27 projects over alleged serious violations of sanctioned building plans.
Some buildings were approved for four storeys but constructed with six or seven storeys.
The inspections followed the June 24 collapse of an under-construction warehouse in Taratala that killed 16 people.
Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul announced the decisions after a meeting with CREDAI.
- Who
- Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Minister Agnimitra Paul and the West Bengal government
- What
- Cleared 192 construction projects and issued violation notices to 27 others
- Where
- Kolkata and adjoining urban local bodies in West Bengal, including Howrah and Boral Road
- When
- Announced on Thursday, following the June 24 Taratala warehouse collapse
- Why
- To enforce compliance with sanctioned building plans after the Taratala collapse that killed 16 people
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.”
thestatesman.com
“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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