Builders ask West Bengal to lift high-rise construction ban
Representative AI image KOLKATA: The real estate sector in Kolkata has called on the state government to lift the ban on high-rise construction projects immediately, asserting that the audit process can proceed concurrently with regulated activities at construction sites. Developers are ready to submit formal commitments to ensure compliance with all legal, structural, and safety standards, allowing suspended projects to resume without indefinite delays for approvals. The government’s deadline for completion of the audit expires on Friday, and only around 10% of the affected projects have received clearance to restart construction so far. Construction was halted at 344 high-rise projects…