New Delhi, July 9 -- In a matter concerning illegal and unsafe buildings and structures across the country, the Supreme Court has passed strong directions by directing senior officials of municipal corporations and development authorities in Delhi, Gurugram, Lucknow, Patna and Tamil Nadu to submit status reports on the action taken against buildings that pose serious safety risks.

Taking note of the recent tragic building collapse in Saket, Delhi, and fire incidents in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, and Aliganj, Lucknow, a bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R. Mahadevan directed the authorities to place before it the action taken in compliance with the Court's May 20 directions. The officials concerned have also been directed to remain ph...