+
Kolkata delays demolition of 5-storey Garden Reach building
Real Estate

Kolkata delays demolition of 5-storey Garden Reach building

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) announced that the planned demolition of a damaged five-storey building in Garden Reach, adjacent to the illegal one that collapsed last Sunday night, resulting in 12 fatalities, had to be postponed due to strong opposition from residents. The residents insisted on receiving alternative accommodation and detailed plans for rehabilitation before vacating the premises.

KMC had made the decision to demolish the building following extensive damage caused by the collapse of the adjacent structure.

Despite their efforts to persuade the occupants and locals about the necessity of demolishing the building, KMC officials were unable to proceed with the demolition. Consequently, they decided to suspend the operation for the day and reschedule it for later in the month.

The building located at J-560/D Azhar Molla Bagan Lane is among the 16 unsafe structures identified by KMC in the area following last week's tragic incident. According to civic sources, this particular building was deemed the most precarious. It comprises 12 apartments, each housing a family.

A KMC official stated, "We had issued prior notice to the residents of the building, emphasizing the urgent need to demolish the unsafe sections to ensure the safety of both residents and others residing in the narrow, dimly lit lane. However, upon arriving to initiate the demolition, the residents and nearby individuals suddenly became hostile, preventing the workers from commencing the demolition. We had no choice but to retreat and call off the operation for the day."

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) announced that the planned demolition of a damaged five-storey building in Garden Reach, adjacent to the illegal one that collapsed last Sunday night, resulting in 12 fatalities, had to be postponed due to strong opposition from residents. The residents insisted on receiving alternative accommodation and detailed plans for rehabilitation before vacating the premises. KMC had made the decision to demolish the building following extensive damage caused by the collapse of the adjacent structure. Despite their efforts to persuade the occupants and locals about the necessity of demolishing the building, KMC officials were unable to proceed with the demolition. Consequently, they decided to suspend the operation for the day and reschedule it for later in the month. The building located at J-560/D Azhar Molla Bagan Lane is among the 16 unsafe structures identified by KMC in the area following last week's tragic incident. According to civic sources, this particular building was deemed the most precarious. It comprises 12 apartments, each housing a family. A KMC official stated, We had issued prior notice to the residents of the building, emphasizing the urgent need to demolish the unsafe sections to ensure the safety of both residents and others residing in the narrow, dimly lit lane. However, upon arriving to initiate the demolition, the residents and nearby individuals suddenly became hostile, preventing the workers from commencing the demolition. We had no choice but to retreat and call off the operation for the day.

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

CJ Logistics’ Global CEO visits India to align growth strategy

Jonathan Song, newly appointed CEO of the Global Business Division at South Korea-based CJ Logistics, concluded a strategic three-day visit to India from July 29 to 31, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to the market through its subsidiary, CJ Darcl Logistics Ltd. Mr Song held high-level discussions with the CJ Darcl leadership and key customers to understand India’s evolving logistics needs, identify synergy areas, and enhance business alignment. His visit highlighted the strategic significance of India in CJ Logistics’ global network, especially amid the country’s g..

Next Story
Real Estate

Max Towers secures five star rating in safety audit by British Council

Max Estates, a leading NCR-based real estate developer, has achieved a five star rating in its first attempt at the British Safety Council’s ‘Five Star Occupational Health and Safety’ Audit for Max Towers, its premium commercial office project in Noida. The grading reflects the organisation’s commitment to the continual improvement of its occupational health and safety systems. The comprehensive audit covered documentation, interviews with senior management and employees, stakeholder feedback, and rigorous sampling of on-ground activities. It assessed performance against best prac..

Next Story
Real Estate

India’s Tier 2 & 3 Cities: The Next Growth Frontier for Real Estate

Introduction India’s metropolitan cities have long dominated the real estate landscape, shaping both market trends and public discourse, but the narrative is shifting towards India’s tier 2 and 3 cities. Beyond the metro cities, Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities such as Indore, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Coimbatore, Lucknow, Bhubaneswar, Kochi, Surat, Guwahati, and many others are emerging as vibrant real estate hubs. This growth is driven by impetus from rapid urbanisation, logistics corridors like the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor, IT/ITeS investment zones, emergence of global capabil..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?