GHMC identifies 597 dilapidated structures in Hyderabad, demolishes 107
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) conducted a survey and identified 597 dilapidated structures in the Greater Hyderabad limits. This survey was conducted as a part of the monsoon preparedness activities by the corporation.
As per the details provided by the GHMC, out of the 597 identified dilapidated structures, action was taken on 354 buildings, of them 107 were demolished, for other 109 buildings, repairs are being taken up by their respective owners, 135 buildings are vacated and three others are sealed. After all this, 243 structures are still in balance for action, where there are people living, but advised about leaving the place to avoid any untoward incident.
In a note, the GHMC said, “Instructions have been issued to take up required precautionary measures such as getting verified with the structural stability of the dilapidated structure, issue of notices and following up action for demolition of the structures or counseling for vacation or seizing the building or guiding them to get it repaired.”
No New cellar excavations permitted
Residents should also note that no new cellar excavations are permitted till the end of this monsoon season. “Instructions have been issued with regard to the cellar excavations in GHMC area that no new cellar excavations are permitted till end of monsoon. In case of already dug cellars, notices have been issued to the builders/owners of ongoing sites for taking up standard precautionary measures as per norms such as soil strengthening, construction of retaining wall, barricading around the land, etc., and also ensure that there is no water stagnation in the cellar,” added the note.
Further, the GHMC officials are inspecting the dangerous dilapidated structures on the field. “Due to the incessant rains witnessed in GHMC area for the past few days; all the Town Planning Staff have been instructed to be on field and inspect the most dangerous dilapidated structures and excavated cellars.”
The GHMC also instructed the inmates to vacate the premises of such buildings. “In case of most dangerous dilapidated structures, it is instructed to advise the inmates to vacate the premises and paste caution notice for not allowing people to move around the structure. Simultaneously, taking action for demolition of the structure,” added the GHMC.
