Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday inspected the Satya Niketan building collapse site and reviewed the ongoing rescue and relief operations as the government stepped up action against illegal construction across the capital.
During the inspection, Gupta ordered the immediate sealing of five-storey buildings constructed in violation of building regulations.
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The government is also preparing a policy to make periodic structural audits and building safety certification mandatory for buildings used for public activities, including PGs, nursing homes, schools and other institutions.
“Public safety will not be compromised, and responsibility will be fixed at every level,” the government said.
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Meanwhile, a video showing Gupta reprimanding civic officials over poor-quality work and prolonged delays has been circulating widely on social media. Some users have claimed that the video is from her latest inspection. However, TDJ has not independently confirmed when or where the video was recorded.
In the viral video, the CM was heard saying, “Why will it take one week? What work are you guys doing…where is all the fund money going, straight to your pockets?”
Gupta also warned officials against negligence and stressed that no further laxity would be tolerated in matters concerning public safety.