Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Around 350 of 590 audited projects expected to resume construction
In June, a big warehouse that was still being built fell down in Garden Reach, and at least 16 people lost their lives.
After that, the government decided to check many building projects to make sure they were safe.
Builders had to stop working while the checks were happening.
Now, the government has checked 590 building projects and plans to let about 350 of them start building again.
The checking work is not finished yet, so more projects will be reviewed by August 15.
The government and builders agreed to follow new safety rules.
Buildings must now be checked very carefully, starting from the foundation stage.
Independent safety experts will also be brought in to inspect the buildings.
This is to make sure that buildings are safe for everyone who uses them.
Around 350 of the 590 real estate projects inspected under a safety audit are expected to receive approval to resume construction, the state government told builders on Thursday.
The audit was launched after the collapse of an under-construction warehouse in Garden Reach in June killed at least 16 people.
The audit, covering projects across 13 municipalities, has missed its initial July 31 deadline and remains unfinished, though there is no official confirmation of the total number stalled.
On July 31, the government extended its ban on construction of G+V and taller residential, commercial and institutional buildings until August 15.
Builders and the government broadly agreed on stricter safety measures, including no tolerance for structural deviations, inspections from the foundation stage, and independent third-party inspections.
- Who
- The state government, represented by chief minister Suvendu Adhikari, urban development minister Agnimitra Paul, junior minister Umesh Rai, industries minister Tapas Roy, Kolkata Municipal Corporation administrator and commissioner Smita Pandey, and builders led by Credai state unit president Sushil Mohta.
- What
- Around 350 of the 590 inspected real estate projects are expected to receive approval to resume construction.
- When
- Announced at a government-builder interaction on Thursday; the audit is ongoing after missing its initial July 31 deadline, and the construction ban runs until August 15.
- Where
- At Milan Mela, covering projects across 13 municipalities; the triggering collapse occurred in Garden Reach.
- Why
- To strengthen building safety and regulatory compliance after the June collapse of an under-construction warehouse in Garden Reach killed at least 16 people.
- Projects expected to resume
- Around 350 of 590 inspected under the safety audit
- Approval rate
- Nearly 60% of reviewed proposals
- Audit trigger
- Collapse of an under-construction warehouse in Garden Reach in June
- Fatalities
- At least 16
- Municipalities covered
- 13
- Construction ban
- Extended to August 15 for G+V and taller buildings
- KMC estimate
- About 344 projects requiring review; around 200 inspected by July 31
- Work resumed so far
- 24 projects cleared as of July 31, per KMC