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Supreme Court raps face saving action on illegal constructions
Hindustan Times··9 Jul
The Supreme Court on July 9 said only face-saving exercises are being done on illegal construction in Delhi-NCR, arresting builders but sparing responsible officials, Hindustan Times reported. Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Sheel Nagu cited the Malviya Nagar fire, Lucknow fire and Saket collapse after their May 20 order produced no follow-up action against violators.
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What It Means For You
- Residents in illegal or unsafe buildings face heightened fire and collapse risks.
- Civic officials may face personal accountability after court surveys.
- Tenants and workers in commercial complexes remain vulnerable to safety lapses.
What's Happening
- The Supreme Court criticised authorities on July 9.
- An IIT Delhi-led team will survey violation hotspots.
- The court cited recent fires in Delhi and Lucknow.
Building Safety Context
- A May 20 order had flagged Lajpat Nagar and Sarojini Nagar risks.
- Fifteen people died in a June 22 Lucknow commercial fire.
- The bench warned officials would be held personally responsible.
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