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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…

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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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Kolkata Lifts G+4 Construction Ban, Prioritizes High-Rise Safety

KOLKATA: In a significant development for owners and developers of buildings up to five stories (G+4) and high-rise projects in Kolkata, the KMC has revised a notification issued last Friday, allowing the resumption of construction for five-storey structures and enabling high-rise projects to finish essential safety work without restrictions. Since June 24, all construction activities were suspended due to the tragic collapse of an under-construction warehouse in Taratala, resulting in the deaths of 16 workers. Following this incident, the government halted further construction and mandated a safety audit for all projects. The following day, both the Chief Minister and the…

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West Bengal Issues 3-Page SOP for Builders’ Construction Audit

KOLKATA: On Monday, the state government issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for builders, requiring them to complete a three-page application form detailing project sanctions, permit numbers, and essential personnel involved. Major developers in Kolkata have welcomed this decentralized approach, as they now need to submit forms to relevant borough offices rather than the civic headquarters. Projects located in Salt Lake, New Town, and Rajarhat will submit their documentation to the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation. In contrast, those in Howrah and Bally will direct theirs to the Howrah Municipal Corporation. Additionally, projects in municipalities like Pujali, Baruipur, Budge Budge, Maheshtala, and…

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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…