SC Addresses Recent Delhi, Lucknow Fires; Questions Civic Bodies
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has expressed serious concerns over unauthorized constructions in Delhi-NCR, particularly following recent fire incidents in Delhi and Lucknow. The Court admonished civic bodies, stating that top officials could be held personally accountable for failing to follow its directives. A bench comprised of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R Mahadevan requested the personal appearance of officials from the Municipal Corporations of Delhi, Gurugram, and Lucknow. The bench noted their non-compliance with directives issued over time. The Supreme Court was dissatisfied with inaction regarding its May 20 directives concerning the sealing, demolition, and other legal actions against unauthorized…