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Delhi's Chawri Bazar Collapse: Tax for Five Floors While Only Three Built
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 11:01 PM
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Early MCD probes into the Chawri Bazar building collapse in Delhi reveal that the structure, still under construction, had tax records for five floors even though only three were erected, and plans for an additional floor were underway.
A partially built structure in the historic Chawri Bazar area of Delhi collapsed, prompting an immediate emergency response from local authorities. The incident has drawn attention to safety lapses in the city's construction sector.
Preliminary investigations by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) have uncovered a discrepancy in the building's tax filings. Records show that the owner paid property tax for five floors, yet only three floors had been physically constructed at the time of the collapse. Moreover, documents indicate that work to add another floor was already being planned.
The mismatch between the declared and actual floor count suggests possible violations of building regulations and tax evasion. MCD officials have said they will scrutinise the construction permits and may initiate legal action against those responsible for the irregularities.
Authorities continue to assess the site for structural safety and to determine whether any negligence contributed to the collapse. Further updates are expected as the investigation proceeds.
Preliminary investigations by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) have uncovered a discrepancy in the building's tax filings. Records show that the owner paid property tax for five floors, yet only three floors had been physically constructed at the time of the collapse. Moreover, documents indicate that work to add another floor was already being planned.
The mismatch between the declared and actual floor count suggests possible violations of building regulations and tax evasion. MCD officials have said they will scrutinise the construction permits and may initiate legal action against those responsible for the irregularities.
Authorities continue to assess the site for structural safety and to determine whether any negligence contributed to the collapse. Further updates are expected as the investigation proceeds.