Mohali Civic Body Identifies 97 high-rise Buildings for improvemnent

                Mohali: In the wake of the multi-storey building collapse in Sohana last Saturday, a survey conducted by the Mohali municipal corporation (MC) has identified 97 high-rise buildings 
constructed in violation of regulations, mayor Amarjeet Singh Sidhu said.
Regarding unauthorised shops in villages under the MC, the mayor held an emergency meeting with MC commissioner T Benith and building branch and fire department officials. Senior 
deputy mayor Amreek Singh Somal also attended the meeting held at MC headquarters in Mohali on Tuesday. Following the meeting, the mayor said even though only three-storey 
buildings are sanctioned in the villages, many have constructed multi-storey buildings in violation of regulations.
The mayor said, "The survey identified 97 buildings that exceeded the three-storey limit. Six villages fall under Mohali MC, including Sohana, Kumbra, Mataur, Shahi Majra, Madanpur, 
and Mohali village." He noted that unauthorised buildings exist both inside and outside the designated red zones in these villages, and action will be taken against them.
During the meeting, the mayor instructed fire department officials to inspect the fire safety equipment in all village buildings, emphasising the substantial risk of fire incidents that could 
result in significant damage.
The mayor also said the building branch reported during the meeting that a survey is ongoing in all Mohali villages, and construction of buildings without approved plans has ceased. The 
MC's engineering department is assessing the structural integrity of all buildings within the village red zones, and appropriate action will be taken against structurally compromised 
buildings based on the report.
He said notices will be issued to buildings exceeding the height limit, directing them to rectify the situation. If not addressed, the MC will take action, and all expenses will be recovered 
from the building owners. He emphasised that those violating the regulations will not be spared.




Source : Times of India