New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has intensified inspections of dangerous and dilapidated buildings as well as unauthorised constructions across the city, directing its zonal officials to identify structures that could pose a threat to public safety and take action under the law.

Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi and MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar have directed all Zonal Deputy Commissioners to conduct comprehensive surveys of buildings in their respective jurisdictions and categorise them according to their structural condition and level of risk. Structures posing an immediate threat to life are to be dealt with on priority, including through sealing or demolition wherever warranted.

The directions were issued during a meeting chaired by Khirwar with the Zonal Deputy Commissioners. The officials were asked to distinguish between buildings requiring major or minor repairs and those that could pose an imminent danger to occupants and the public.

The civic body has also ordered action against illegal constructions and structural violations that compromise safety. The Mayor said Deputy Commissioners had been directed to identify cases of unauthorised construction and take action in accordance with the applicable building bye-laws. The MCD will also inspect PG accommodations, schools, hotels and healthcare facilities to verify whether mandatory approvals, permissions and other documents are in place. Meanwhile, Deputy Mayor Monika Pant, during an inspection of Gharoli Ward-194 in east Delhi, directed officials to take time-bound action against encroachments, illegal dairies and stray animals. Pant inspected areas including Amma Block near Ashirwad Apartment, G.D. Colony A-Block and GBB Point, and interacted with residents about civic issues. She directed officials to clear encroachments from public spaces and address sanitation problems arising from illegal dairies, including improper disposal of cow dung and disruption of drainage.Endusae nectota

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