Tag: Unauthorized construction in Delhi

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Delhi: MCD Dismantles 26 Properties for Non-Compliance

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) initiated a citywide crackdown on illegal structures on Monday, demolishing or partially razing 26 properties and sealing 42 others, according to officials. Additionally, the Delhi government’s Revenue department inspected 86 properties, raising the total number of inspections to 452 since June 5. This effort comes in response to a series of tragedies prompted by deficiencies in civic infrastructures, breaches of fire safety regulations, and corruption. The most tragic incident occurred on June 3, when a fire swept through a five-storey hotel, resulting in the deaths of 22 individuals, including a 16-year-old girl…

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Delhi to Use DMA Act to Empower DMs Against Illegal Constructions

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Friday that the Delhi government will hold officials accountable for corruption, invoking the Disaster Management Act of 2005. This comes in the wake of a tragic fire that claimed 21 lives at a hotel in South Delhi, which was constructed with blatant disregard for safety regulations. The decision was made during a meeting Gupta held with various departments. “Officials who exhibit negligence or engage in corrupt practices will now face penalties under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. This includes potential imprisonment of up to two years and significant fines,” the chief minister…

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Delhi HC requests government response on alleged illegal construction

NEW DELHI: On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court requested responses from the Delhi government, MCD, and DDA regarding a petition calling for a ban on unauthorized constructions in various parts of the national capital, particularly Jaitpur extension and Badarpur. A bench headed by Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela issued a notice to the respondents, instructing them to provide a response by July 30. The court was reviewing claims that illegal constructions were responsible for accidents, including building collapses, and endangering local lives. The petition asserted that unauthorized constructions in Jaitpur extension-II had obstructed residents from…