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MCD Affidavit Reveals Shocking Gaps in Satya Niketan Collapse: No Sanctioned Building Plan
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News18•25-09-2026, 15:34
MCD Affidavit Reveals Shocking Gaps in Satya Niketan Collapse: No Sanctioned Building Plan
- •The MCD's compliance affidavit revealed the collapsed Satya Niketan building had no sanctioned building plan.
- •The building at Property No. 14 in Satya Niketan was constructed without approval in multiple stages.
- •The collapse on September 6 tragically killed seven people.
- •The civic body stated the load-bearing structure featured walls only 4.5 inches thick.
- •The collapsed building lacked an RCC frame, contributing to its structural instability.
Key Questions Answered
The MCD compliance affidavit revealed that the building at Property No. 14 in Satya Niketan had no sanctioned building plan, was constructed without approval in multiple stages, featured load-bearing walls only 4.5 inches thick, and lacked an RCC frame.
The multi-storey building collapse in Satya Niketan occurred on September 6 at around 1:30 PM, resulting in the deaths of seven people, including students who were staying at the boys' paying-guest accommodation.
The Delhi High Court remarked that the incident was not an ordinary mishap and that the victims' dreams were shattered due to the callous and criminal conduct of certain individuals.
