Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Kolkata Buildings Pose Risks Amid Tenant Reluctance to Relocate
In Kolkata, many old buildings are unsafe and could fall down.
One recently collapsed during repairs, causing a death.
The city has over 2,500 of these dangerous buildings.
The city officials say that the renovation work was done by workers with no engineers.
Some tenants in these buildings are worried they will lose their homes if they move out.
The Mayor says that tenants will get new places to live when the old buildings are rebuilt.
Officials have trouble getting people to leave unsafe buildings because of a lack of awareness and a desire for temporary housing during redevelopment.
A building in Kolkata's Bowbazar collapsed during renovation, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.
Over 2,500 buildings in Kolkata are marked as dangerous by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC).
KMC found that the renovation work in Bowbazar was carried out by laborers without the supervision of a civil engineer.
Tenants are hesitant to evacuate the dangerous buildings, citing fear of displacement despite eviction notices.
The Mayor announced that tenants would be provided a place to stay in the new buildings after redevelopment.
- Who
- Residents of Kolkata, laborers, KMC officials, and the Mayor.
- What
- A building collapse in Bowbazar, Kolkata, due to renovation, highlighting the issue of dangerous buildings.
- When
- The Bowbazar building collapsed during renovation on a Sunday.
- Where
- Kolkata, specifically Bowbazar, and buildings in boroughs IV, V, VI.
- Why
- The collapse occurred due to bad workmanship during renovation and the city faces more risks due to the tenants refusal to move.
KMC
Tenants
Safety vs. Displacement
KMC
Safety regulations and building repairs are crucial.
Tenants
Tenants are reluctant to move out of unsafe buildings.
- Dangerous Buildings
- Over 2,500 in Kolkata
- Location of dangerous houses
- Three boroughs IV, V, VI
- Bowbazar Collapse
- One death, multiple injuries
- Cause of Collapse
- Bad workmanship
- Official's Concerns
- Tenants' reluctance to move
- Mayor's Statement
- Tenants will be provided a place in new buildings