Satya Niketan Building Collapse: After the death of seven people in the accident that took place in Satya Niketan area of Delhi on September 6, now the Metropolitan Municipality MCDIt has intensified action against dilapidated, unsafe and non-compliant buildings. Preparations have also started to demolish the dangerous buildings around the accident building. Weak buildings are being supported with iron beams before demolition, so that the surrounding property or the team are not damaged during the operation.
The survey found 51 dangerous buildings
The MCD team conducted a survey of private hostels and PGs running in three zones. A total of 51 buildings were found in dangerous and dilapidated condition during the survey.
27 of these buildings have been ordered to be demolished immediately. Also 7 buildings have been sealed, while 35 building owners have been served with notices.
Demolition proceedings are being initiated against dilapidated buildings in West Zone and Shahdara South Zone of MCD.
Preparation to demolish building near ‘Hostel Days’
Satya NiketanA dilapidated building near ‘Hostel Days’ is also being prepared to be demolished. The water plant and canteen built on top of it have already been removed.
The tin shed has been cut and removed with a gas cutter. Final preparations are now being made to safely demolish the building.
Students lived between cracked walls
MCDAn alarming fact was also revealed during the survey. Many dilapidated buildings were still inhabited by students.
Some students living in PG also presented their problems by making videos. In the video, students were seen showing growing cracks in the walls and fearing that part of the building would collapse.
After the Satya Niketan tragedy, many students have left the area and started looking for new PGs or hostels to live in safer places. Parents of students are also worried about security.
After the High Court verdict, the investigation intensified
MCD teams are continuously checking PG and student hostels after the Satya Niketan building disaster.
After the high court’s strict remarks, the officials are going to the hostels and checking the fire NOC, permission to run the hostel and other necessary documents.
Buildings that are found to be poor or dangerous are being sealed. Lack of emergency exits has also come to light at some places, while some PG owners have not even received NOC from the fire department.
