18-storey building of an apartment complex to be demolished
The Greater Bengaluru Authority has approved the demolition of an 18-story apartment wing in southeast Bengaluru due to structural tilting. The building was unoccupied, and the builder has been instructed to follow safety protocols during the teardown.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding urban planning, construction quality, and safety standards in rapidly developing Indian metropolitan areas.
The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has permitted the demolition of an 18-story wing of a tower in an apartment complex in southeast Bengaluru after it tilted.
Chief Commissioner M. Maheshwar Rao on Thursday convened a meeting with Bengaluru South City Corporation officials after a private builder applied for demolition permission. Mr. Rao told The Hindu that there was no major tilt but only a minor issue, following which the builder had applied for permission. The permission has now been granted, he said.
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