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Delhi MCD Acts Against 1,046 Properties After Deadly Building Collapses
Delhi’s municipal corporation inspected properties for illegal building work and safety problems.
From September 6 to October 10, it took action against 1,046 properties.
This campaign became more intense after a building collapsed in Satya Niketan and seven people died.
The corporation sealed 282 properties and demolished 47 dangerous buildings.
Rohini had the largest number of properties facing action.
Karol Bagh had the most demolitions.
A separate collapse in Seemapuri killed five people.
After that, authorities demolished an unsafe building there and sent notices to three other houses.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the campaign would continue across Delhi.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi took action against 1,046 properties between September 6 and October 10.
The action followed the September 6 collapse of a multi-storey building in Satya Niketan that killed seven people.
The MCD sealed 282 properties and demolished 47 dangerous buildings during the period.
Rohini recorded the most properties acted against, with 158; Karol Bagh had the most demolitions, with 13.
After a separate building collapse in Seemapuri that killed five people, authorities demolished an unsafe building and issued notices to three houses.
- Who
- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi, acting on directions from Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
- What
- Action against 1,046 properties over illegal construction or safety concerns; 282 were sealed and 47 dangerous buildings were demolished.
- Where
- Across the Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s 12 zones.
- When
- September 6 to October 10; the report is dated October 11, with no year specified.
- Why
- To enforce building regulations and reduce the risk of accidents, following deadly building collapses.
Key facts
- Properties acted against
- 1,046 between September 6 and October 10
- Average rate
- Around 30 properties a day
- Properties sealed
- 282
- Dangerous buildings demolished
- 47
- Largest number of properties acted against
- Rohini zone: 158
- Most demolitions
- Karol Bagh: 13
- Satya Niketan collapse
- Seven people died in the September 6 collapse
- Seemapuri collapse
- Five people died; an unsafe building was demolished and notices were issued to three other houses
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