The MCD inspected 1,252 PG buildings in Delhi after the Satya Niketan building collapse. While 1,201 structures were found safe, 39 needed minor repairs, nine required major repairs and three were declared dangerous. The civic body has also identified 26 high-rise framed structures for monitoring and intensified action against unauthorised construction and property misuse.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has surveyed 1,252 paying guest (PG) buildings between September 7 and 9 as part of its safety assessment drive launched after the Satya Niketan building collapse, officials said.
Of the buildings inspected, 1,201 were found to be visibly safe, while 39 required minor repairs and nine needed major repairs. Three buildings were declared dangerous, with demolition of one already underway.
The civic body has separately identified 26 framed structures above G+4 floors for close monitoring as they could be vulnerable.
PG safety checks continue after collapse
The survey of PG buildings will continue on Thursday as the MCD intensifies action against unauthorised construction, misuse of properties and dangerous structures.
Several such properties have already been identified for major action following the collapse of a multi-storey building in Satya Niketan.
MCD carries out demolition drive
Days after the incident, civic officials carried out a large-scale demolition drive against unauthorised and unsafe buildings. The action on Tuesday involved demolishing 35 buildings across 12 MCD zones, according to officials.
A major demolition exercise was carried out in Najafgarh, while action was also taken against a four-storey building in Shahdara North. Demolitions were also carried out in Rohini (six), Narela (three), Civil Lines (three) and Shahdara North (six), among other areas.
The civic body also carried out nine sealing actions, including two against large godowns in Karol Bagh. A hotel in the West Zone was also sealed.