Delhi body investigates Vivek Vihar building for norm violations
NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has initiated an inquiry into potential violations of building bylaws following a devastating fire in a four-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar, which tragically resulted in nine fatalities on Sunday morning. “Officials have visited the site to investigate. We will take stringent action against any officials found negligent in approving the building plan,” stated mayor Pravesh Wahi. According to officials, the presence of grills on the rear side of the building significantly hindered rescue operations and contravened the purpose of open balconies as outlined in the Unified Building Bylaws 2016. “These balconies…