MCD finds 4 PGs 'visibly dangerous', may demolish them after Satya Niketan tragedy
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is planning action, including possible demolitions, against buildings found to be in a "visibly dangerous" condition during its survey of paying guest accommodations, officials aware of the matter said on Monday.
The move comes after a five-storey building housing students collapsed in Delhi's Satya Niketan last week, killing seven people and injuring several others. On Monday, the civic body carried out 40 demolition actions and sealed eight properties as it stepped up its enforcement drive against dangerous and unauthorised buildings and violations of building norms.
"Owners will first be given an opportunity to demolish such structures voluntarily, failing which the MCD will take action to demolish them," a senior civic official said.
According to an MCD report, around 2,453 buildings operating as PG accommodations have so far been identified in the survey. Of these, four were found to be "visibly dangerous". Officials said at least 25 buildings require major repairs, while more than 138 need minor repairs.
"Buildings requiring major repairs will have to get their structural strength audited and submit the audit report to the MCD," the official said, adding that structures found to be visibly dangerous would not be granted any immunity.
Senior officials said the MCD is likely to issue orders for action against dangerous buildings identified during the continuing survey across the national capital. The civic body said it is carrying out the exercise to prepare a database of PG accommodation buildings and assess compliance with applicable building norms and other statutory requirements.
As part of the drive across all 12 zones, 14 demolition orders were also passed on Monday, officials said. Major demolition actions were carried out at TC Camp in Pandav Nagar, East Patel Nagar, Regharpura in Karol Bagh, Mata Rameshwari in Nehru Nagar and Naraina Industrial Area, Phase-I, according to an MCD release.
Action was also taken at East Vinod Nagar, Mayur Vihar Phase-II, Raghubarpura and Dharampura in Gandhi Nagar in the east zone, while a demolition drive was carried out at Malka Ganj in north Delhi, it said. On Sunday, the civic body carried out 11 demolition actions and sealed four properties.- EndsPublished By: India Today Web Desk Published On: Sep 15, 2026 10:19 IST
