After Gachibowli building collapse, Cyberabad civic body orders demolition of unauthorised under-construction structures
Besides buildings on plots measuring below 75 square yards where construction exceeds seven metres in height, buildings on plots measuring above 75 square yards that are being constructed without any building permission will also be identified
Following the fatal collapse of a multi-storey building in Kondapur that claimed two lives, the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) has taken decisive action against unauthorized under-construction structures. The Town Planning and enforcement teams have been tasked with identifying violations based on plot size, construction height, and whether the necessary building permissions have been obtained.
CMC Commissioner G. Srijana has issued clear instructions to officials to focus on buildings situated on plots smaller than 75 square yards with heights surpassing seven metres, as well as those constructed without any required permits, regardless of plot size. These two categories of structures will be prioritized for demolition through enforcement drives, according to the CMC.
The Commissioner has emphasized that officials should identify such cases, whether through citizen complaints or through the proactive detection by field teams. The process of demolishing these structures will be closely monitored daily, starting from August 24, 2026, to ensure ongoing enforcement and accountability. The CMC has set forth specific terms and conditions for these actions.
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