Workers carry out demolition work on the roof of a building adjacent to the paying guest accommodation that recently collapsed, at Satya Niketan, in New Delhi, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. (Photo | PTI)
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Delhi civic body intensifies demolition, sealing drive against illegal constructions

The enforcement drive, which began on September 7 following the Satya Niketan collapse, targets dangerous buildings, unauthorised construction and violations of building norms across Delhi.

TNIE online desk

Action by the MCD against illegal and unsafe buildings across Delhi persisted on Friday, as demolition and sealing actions were conducted in several areas, officials said.

Among many, demolition began at an illegal fourth floor of a building in Adarsh Nagar, while sealing operations took place on Kalyan Marg in Mandawali Fazalpur, officials added.

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) body also continued the controlled demolition of a building adjacent to the structure that recently collapsed in Satya Niketan, resulting in the deaths of seven people.

Demolition efforts have been ongoing in various parts of the MCD's South Zone as well.

The enforcement drive, which began on September 7 following the Satya Niketan collapse, targets dangerous buildings, unauthorised construction and violations of building norms across Delhi.

Officials noted that progress at several locations has been slow due to the unavailability of police personnel, who are currently occupied with duties related to the BRICS Summit 2026; however, actions are expected to accelerate in the coming days.

As of September 10, the MCD carried out 1,053 demolition actions since June 1 and sealed 491 properties. They also issued 1,575 show-cause notices for unauthorised construction, 741 sealing show-cause notices, and 757 demolition orders throughout the city.

(With inputs from PTI)

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