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MCD Lapses Exposed in South Delhi Building Collapse Inquiry
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 28 Jul 2026, 07:09 AM
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An 80‑page report by the Delhi Municipal Corporation says the May 30 collapse of a four‑storey building in South Delhi was preventable, citing fabricated inspection records and multiple MCD lapses.
The Delhi Municipal Corporation released an 80‑page inquiry report on the May 30 collapse of a four‑storey residential building in South Delhi, concluding that the disaster was preventable.
Investigators discovered that inspection records had been fabricated to mislead authorities, allowing the building to be occupied despite serious structural deficiencies.
The report highlights several lapses within the MCD, including failure to enforce building codes and inadequate oversight of construction permits.
Officials said they would review the findings and consider disciplinary action against responsible officers.
Investigators discovered that inspection records had been fabricated to mislead authorities, allowing the building to be occupied despite serious structural deficiencies.
The report highlights several lapses within the MCD, including failure to enforce building codes and inadequate oversight of construction permits.
Officials said they would review the findings and consider disciplinary action against responsible officers.