India, July 22 -- LUCKNOW Following the devastating June 22 fire in Aliganj that claimed 15 lives, teams from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi are likely to conduct a comprehensive technical survey of the commercial property and its neighbouring structures to identify imminent threats to public safety.

A senior Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) official confirmed on Wednesday that the Supreme Court has entrusted the premier institute with carrying out the extensive technical assessment. The survey aims to expose violations of sanctioned building plans, land-use regulations and mandatory fire safety norms.

The LDA, LMC and other departments concerned will assist the exercise by providing sanctioned building plans, officia...