Cracks, leaks found in Kozhikode Corporation buildings; SHRC orders action on unsafe structures
The Commission directed the Kozhikode District Collector to submit, within three weeks, a report on the steps taken to inspect ageing buildings in the district and prevent accidents.
An inspection of buildings owned by the Kozhikode Corporation has uncovered cracks and leaks in certain structures, along with identified structural weaknesses in others. This information was included in a report submitted to the Kerala State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC) in response to a suo motu case about the death of four headload workers in February following a collapsed concrete slab at Valiyangadi.
KSHRC judicial member K. Baijunath instructed authorities to prioritize repairs of ageing and unsafe buildings in the city, emphasizing the need for no laxity in addressing safety concerns. The Commission further ordered the Kozhikode District Collector to submit a report within three weeks on steps taken to inspect ageing buildings and prevent accidents.
The Kozhikode Corporation secretary told the Commission that officials had been given instructions to take urgent action. The Corporation has also been directed to create a comprehensive list of its buildings and an action plan for necessary repairs. Preliminary inspections have been carried out at major civic buildings, such as EMS Stadium, Indira building, Palayam bus stand, and others.
Special safety measures are recommended for bus stands and markets with large footfalls. Buildings requiring immediate repairs have been prioritized, and the proposal has been submitted to the Corporation Council for approval. Temporary safety measures are in place at high-risk locations. The Commission expressed satisfaction with the steps the Corporation has taken so far.
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