The Hindu·4 min read·medium
SC cites blazes in Delhi, Lucknow; questions civic bodies on unauthorised buildings
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The Hindu Bureau
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The Supreme Court of India has criticized civic authorities for failing to address unauthorized construction following fatal fires in Delhi and Lucknow. The court warned that officials will be held personally liable if they do not take effective action against illegal buildings that violate safety norms.
The Supreme Court on Thursday (July 9, 2026) said “slackness” by the civic authorities to take effective action against unauthorised constructions in the national capital and its neighbouring regions would not be tolerated.
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