India, Oct. 6 -- LUCKNOW More than a week after cracks developed on a structural pillar of SA Apartment in Wazirganj, the fate of the residential building remains uncertain as the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) awaits a final structural audit report.

A private agency assigned to conduct the structural audit had not yet finalised its report, said LDA officials. "The final decision can be taken only after the agency submits its structural assessment. The report will then be submitted to the district administration," an official said.

The structure, which was evacuated on September 28 after a pillar developed cracks, remains entirely sealed off. Approximately 25 families were forced to abandon their homes and are currently taking refu...