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Odisha HC asks administration to file report on unsafe buildings in Cuttack

CUTTACK: Orissa high court has taken cognizance of a newspaper report highlighting the alleged presence of over 700 unsafe and dilapidated buildings in Cuttack city. These structures, including both private and govt properties, pose a serious risk to public safety and demand immediate remedial action. In an order passed on June 19, the special bench hearing PILs related to civic issues directed the Cuttack administration to file a comprehensive status report on unsafe structures when the matter comes up next on Aug 14. The bench comprising Justices S K Sahoo and V Narasingh issued the directive after ADM (general), Cuttack,…