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Madhapur Civic Authorities Await Stability Report Before Deciding Building's Fate
Officials in Madhapur are checking whether a building in Siddique Nagar is safe.
They are waiting for a report from an authorised technical team.
The report will help officials decide what to do next.
Hydraa will take part in that decision.
Some beams and pillars have cracks.
Water seepage can also be seen on the walls.
Residents say the problems began after a nearby six-storey building was constructed.
They worry that some damage may have been covered instead of repaired.
Officials are also checking whether the neighbouring building followed the required construction rules.
A technical team will assess the structural stability of a building in Siddique Nagar.
Madhapur officials and Hydraa will decide whether the structure must be removed.
Cracks were observed along beams and pillars, along with visible wall seepage.
Residents allege the damage was caused by construction of an adjacent six-storey building.
The neighbouring building’s setbacks and possible authorisation status are also under examination.
- Who
- Madhapur civic authorities, Hydraa, an authorised technical team, and residents of the affected building.
- What
- Authorities are awaiting a structural stability assessment before deciding what action to take, including possible removal of the building.
- Where
- A building in Siddique Nagar under Hyderabad’s Madhapur circle.
- When
- The residents said cracks had remained visible for nearly six months; the technical report is currently awaited.
- Why
- Residents attribute the cracks and other damage to construction of the adjacent building and are concerned about occupant safety.
Residents’ Concerns
Authorities’ Position
Cause of the damage
Residents’ Concerns
Residents attribute the cracks in their beams and pillars to construction of the adjacent building.
Authorities’ Position
Officials have not assigned responsibility and are awaiting technical findings before taking action.
Condition of the affected building
Residents’ Concerns
Residents are concerned about the safety of occupants and say cracks remained visible for nearly six months.
Authorities’ Position
Officials will first obtain an authorised structural stability report to determine the building’s condition.
Action against the structures
Residents’ Concerns
Residents’ concerns point toward the need for scrutiny of the neighbouring building and protection of occupants.
Authorities’ Position
Authorities say removal of the affected structure, if necessary, and action concerning the adjacent building will depend on assessments.
Key facts
- Location
- Siddique Nagar, under Madhapur circle in Hyderabad
- Pending assessment
- An authorised technical team will examine the building’s structural stability.
- Decision-makers
- Madhapur civic authorities and Hydraa will decide the necessary action.
- Possible action
- The structure could be removed depending on the technical findings.
- Observed damage
- Cracks were reported along beams and pillars, with visible seepage on walls.
- Adjacent building
- A six-storey neighbouring building is being examined for setback and authorisation issues.
- Residents’ concern
- Residents say the damage followed construction nearby and may have been partly covered up.
Quotes
N. Balakrishna
Madhapur deputy commissioner
“After taking the technical report on structural stability from an authorised technical team, we, along with Hydraa, will take the necessary action.”
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