Delhi HC orders 'high-level' MCD inquiry into Satya Niketan building collapse
The court also directed the MCD to carry out a comprehensive inspection, within one week, of all PG accommodations falling under its jurisdiction.
Rescue efforts concluded after 24 hours following the collapse of a building in Delhi's Satya Niketan, resulting in seven fatalities, according to officials. The Delhi High Court has criticized both Delhi University and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi for negligence, ordering an investigation into the safety measures that were not implemented.
The inquiry will assess the responsibility of both institutions and the municipal corporation for the tragedy. Authorities are conducting a citywide safety audit, sealing illegal buildings, and intensifying inspections of paying guest accommodations, which are believed to be in violation of safety norms.
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