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Palghar balcony collapse: 250 evacuated, building to be razed
A structural audit by the Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) has declared Roshni Apartments in Nalasopara, Palghar, beyond repair after a balcony collapse forced the evacuation of 250 residents on Saturday. The…
The Story in Brief
A structural audit by the Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) has declared Roshni Apartments in Nalasopara, Palghar, beyond repair after a balcony collapse forced the evacuation of 250 residents on Saturday. The 10-year-old building has been tagged C1, fit for immediate demolition. Sources disagree on the collapse time: fire brigade said 11.30 am (Hindustan Times) while other officials said 12.30 pm (Times Now). No injuries were reported. The 55 families are in relief camps; local party BVA is providing aid. The VVCMC had earlier identified 74 C1 buildings but only 34 had been evacuated before the monsoon.
The Indian Opinion
A 10-year-old building collapsing in Vasai-Virar, where an estimated 10 lakh properties exist and half are illegal, forces uncomfortable questions about enforcement. The VVCMC had issued evacuation notices for 74 C1 (highly dangerous) buildings but only 34 heeded the warning. Civic apathy and resident defiance are a dangerous mix. The real test now is whether the remaining 40 C1 buildings will finally be cleared, and what accountability follows for the unauthorised structures still housing thousands.
Sources (2): timesnownews.com, hindustantimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
