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Kolkata: 11 of 136 High-Rise Sites Approved for Construction

KOLKATA: The high-power committee established by the government to audit ongoing high-rise construction projects following the Taratala warehouse collapse has approved just 11 out of 136 assessed projects so far. The remainder is stalled due to non-compliance with labor registration and orientation requirements. A total of 344 projects are currently being reviewed. The Bengal government and the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) ordered an immediate halt to all construction on June 24-25 after the warehouse incident that resulted in 16 fatalities. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that construction would resume only after thorough audits of the projects. KMC Commissioner and Administrator…

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West Bengal Government Launches Worker Safety Audit Today

KOLKATA: An audit of under-construction high-rise buildings in areas like Kolkata, Salt Lake, New Town, Dum Dum, Joka, and Howrah will commence on Monday. This was announced by Kolkata Municipal Corporation administrator Smita Pandey and Kolkata Police commissioner Ajay Nand during a meeting with Credai representatives on Sunday. They mentioned that the standard operating procedure (SOP) for inspection and safety audits will be finalized by late Sunday or early Monday. The newly established SOP will allow for the audit of construction projects to begin promptly on Monday. Credai, the national body for leading developers, was briefed on the various aspects…

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Panel to Audit Sanctioned Plans for Kolkata High-Rises

KOLKATA: West Bengal’s government has formed a committee to conduct a special audit of sanctioned plans for high-rise residential and commercial buildings in and around Kolkata. This initiative was disclosed by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, explaining that the committee will meet on Friday to start this important task. In response to the recent warehouse collapse that resulted in 11 fatalities, the Chief Minister ordered a thorough audit of all commercial projects currently under construction that received approval from the former TMC administration. Work on these projects has been suspended until July 31, as per Adhikari’s directive. Adhikari reiterated that construction…

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West Bengal CM Suspends Kolkata Projects Until July 31

KOLKATA: On Wednesday, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a suspension of all under-construction commercial projects approved by the previous TMC government until July 31, following a warehouse collapse that resulted in five fatalities. After visiting the accident site, the chief minister revealed that initial reports indicated significant flaws in the approved building plans for the collapsed warehouse. “I have instructed the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) commissioner and the Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Department to halt work on all projects approved by the previous regime, especially those that involved filling water bodies. We will conduct an audit of…

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West Bengal CM: Don’t Rush to Demolish Illegal Buildings

KOLKATA: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has urged the Kolkata Municipal Corporation’s buildings department to avoid rushing into demolitions without prior notification, allowing those affected adequate time to defend their cases. During an interactive session with various municipal officials on Saturday evening, Adhikari underscored the need for careful consideration when addressing illegal constructions in the city. The Chief Minister advised KMC’s senior buildings officials to approach the demolition of structures inhabited by economically disadvantaged individuals cautiously, particularly where residents have purchased flats or built homes that do not significantly breach KMC regulations. Adhikari expressed his concerns in a meeting after the…