Archive · 28 Jul 2026
MCD blamed for Saket building collapse
A building near Saket Metro Station in South Delhi collapsed on May 30, killing six people and injuring eight.
A government-ordered probe found that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) was primarily responsible for the collapse.
The MCD failed to enforce building bylaws and did not act on a complaint about illegal construction received on March 9.
The illegal third and fourth floors were only officially booked on May 27, just three days before the collapse.
The report also accused MCD officials of creating false documents to mislead the inquiry.
The MCD claimed the collapse was due to the excavation of an underground water tank, but the report found this explanation lacked technical evidence.
The probe recommended stricter inspections, safety audits, and accountability for officers to prevent future tragedies.
A building near Saket Metro Station collapsed on May 30, killing six and injuring eight.
A magisterial probe found the MCD primarily responsible for the collapse due to negligence and failure to enforce building bylaws.
The collapse was caused by unauthorized structural additions and inadequate regulatory enforcement.
The MCD failed to act on a March 9 complaint about illegal construction.
MCD officials allegedly created false documents to mislead the inquiry.
The MCD's claim that the collapse was due to water tank excavation lacked technical evidence.
- Who
- Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)
- What
- Building collapse due to unauthorized construction and MCD negligence
- When
- May 30
- Where
- Near Saket Metro Station, South Delhi
- Why
- Unauthorized structural additions and inadequate regulatory enforcement by the MCD
MCD's Negligence
MCD's Defense
Responsibility for the Collapse
MCD's Negligence
The MCD is primarily responsible for the Saket building collapse due to negligence and failure to enforce building bylaws.
MCD's Defense
The MCD claims that the building collapse was triggered by the excavation of an underground water tank, lacking technical evidence.
Document Fabrication
MCD's Negligence
MCD officials allegedly created false and fabricated documents to mislead the inquiry and cover up their shortcomings.
MCD's Defense
The MCD denies fabricating documents and asserts that they took necessary actions to prevent the collapse.
- Date of Collapse
- May 30
- Location
- Near Saket Metro Station, South Delhi
- Casualties
- 6 deaths, 8 injuries
- Primary Cause
- Unauthorized structural additions and inadequate regulatory enforcement
- Complaint Date
- March 9
- Official Booking Date
- May 27
