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The Satya Niketan building collapse that killed seven people has renewed concerns over illegal construction in Delhi. The five-storey structure lacked an approved building plan, while MCD’s survey of nearly 28 lakh buildings identified only 19 as dangerous, raising questions over safety inspections
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Authorities demolished an alleged illegal mosque on government land inside Saharanpur Collectorate after a court rejected the mosque committee’s appeal. The action triggered political tensions, with opposition leaders questioning the demolition and announcing plans to challenge the matter before higher courts
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Two workers were killed and several injured when a seven-storey under-construction building collapsed at Anjaiah Nagar, Madhapur, Hyderabad. The structure, built illegally on a nala drain box, crumbled around 1 pm on Saturday.
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The Supreme Court refused an urgent hearing on a plea seeking action against illegal constructions after a building collapse in Delhi's Saidulajab killed six people. The court said the matter should be heard by the bench already examining unauthorised construction and land-use violations
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A HYDRAA demolition drive in Sangareddy left several families homeless, with residents alleging lack of prior warning. Officials maintained notices were served to the owner. The sudden action triggered panic, with tenants scrambling to save belongings and find shelter.
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Police in Noida have booked 28 villagers for unauthorised construction on land notified for the second phase of the Noida International Airport at Jewar. Officials said the activity violated acquisition norms despite repeated administrative warnings
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Pradeep Ghadi Amonkar, the original landowner of the site where the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub operated, said he had raised repeated complaints for two decades about illegal constructions. The club, built on disputed land, was gutted in a fire that killed 25 people.
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A demolition drive by revenue officials in Peerzadiguda triggered tension when a minority family alleged extortion by local Congress leaders. The boundary wall of Mohammed Ghouse’s house was razed following complaints, which the family claims were politically motivated after refusing to pay Rs. 3 lakh.
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Following complaints from locals regarding the construction of a multi-storied building with a cellar and ground floor, reportedly ignoring High Court order and GHMC notices, the HYDRAA, Revenue and GHMC officials inspected the building on the field level
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Officials from Ekmamidi Gram Panchayat in Nawabpet mandal issued a notice to actor-comedian Ali, instructing him to halt the construction of his farmhouse immediately. The notice was given by Gram Panchayat Secretary Shobha Rani, as the construction was taking place within the Ekmamidi revenue limits.
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The incident occurred when officials identified a multi-floor structure, which was constructed inside the Malkapur lake in Madhira village under Kondapur mandal.
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About 20 officials of Panchayat Raj and Revenue departments conducted raids on the site and seized the area of the construction.
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The petitioner sought to declare the action of the Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation in not taking any legal action and not dismantling the illegal construction raised by violating the building permission for 30 flats.
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On January 21, high court judge Justice Prithviraj Chavan dismissed Sood's plea, saying law helps only those who are diligent.
