Show-cause notice issued to CSI Church management over roof collapse in Vellore, says Collector
The Collector added that adequate compensation would be given to family members of the victims by the State government
On Friday, Collector P.S. Leela Alex issued a show-cause notice to the management of the Church of South India (CSI) in Vellore, instructing them to submit land approval documents and no objection certificates. This directive follows the tragic collapse of scaffolding at the under-construction church in Manji Krishnapuram village on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of three workers, including a father and son, and injuries to 11 others.
The collector sought clarification from the church authorities regarding the necessary clearances for the construction site and promised to take appropriate action based on the submitted documents. The injured workers' condition was reported as stable, and the state government assured compensation for the victims' families. To prevent unauthorized access, revenue officials and local police erected wooden fencing around the site, and a case was registered against a private contractor, David, for negligence.
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