Seemapuri Building Collapse: MCD, DSUIB Trade Blame Over Enforcement Failures

A multi-storey building collapsed in New Seemapuri, killing five people and injuring eight others. The incident has raised serious concerns over the monitoring of illegal constructions in Delhi. MCD and DUSIB have blamed each other over the responsibility for the violations. Officials said the building stood on a tiny 25-square-yard plot. The four-to-five-storey structure raised questions about safety and construction norms.

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MCD, DUSIB Trade Blame Over Responsibility

DUSIB said New Seemapuri falls under its jurisdiction and that the agency mainly provides land to eligible families. Officials admitted that the collapsed building had been constructed illegally. However, they said MCD should regulate construction and take action against violations. MCD, meanwhile, said the area falls under a DUSIB-managed jhuggi-jhopri settlement. The dispute has highlighted gaps in coordination between the two agencies.

The building was reportedly around 20 to 25 years old. According to local reports, residents noticed cracks in the structure after an earthquake. The owner was reportedly planning to vacate the building before the collapse. However, questions remain over how such a weak structure continued to stand for years. The incident has renewed concerns about monitoring and enforcement in Delhi’s densely populated areas.

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MCD Steps Up Action Against Illegal Construction

After the Satya Niketan building collapse, MCD intensified its drive against dangerous buildings and unauthorised construction. On October 5, the civic body carried out 31 demolition actions across Delhi’s 12 zones. It also sealed five properties and issued seven demolition orders. MCD directed field officials to strictly monitor violations of building bylaws and the Master Plan of Delhi. The enforcement drive is expected to continue across all zones.

Several deadly building collapses have raised concerns in Delhi in recent months. On September 6, a five-storey PG building collapsed in Satya Niketan, killing seven people. Earlier, on May 31, a five-storey residential building collapsed in Saidulajab, killing six people. The repeated incidents have raised questions about the safety of unauthorised structures. The Seemapuri tragedy has once again highlighted the need for better coordination and clear accountability among civic agencies.

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