
New Delhi – Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta today chaired a high-level meeting with all concerned agencies and issued firm, unambiguous directives for stringent and time-bound enforcement against illegal and unauthorised constructions, encroachments, land grabbing and fire safety violations.
Chief Minister reiterated that the safety of citizens is non-negotiable and that no leniency will be shown to violators, regardless of their position or influence.
Chief Minister issued the following directions:
🔹 Strict action under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 against owners, builders, colonisers and defaulting officials, including imprisonment and substantial financial penalties.
🔹 Strict criminal action against negligent and complicit officials under the Disaster Management Act, including imprisonment and substantial financial penalties.
🔹 Recovery of all losses caused to the government from the salaries, pensions and personal properties of guilty officials, alongside attachment of assets and bank accounts of errant builders, owners and colonisers.
🔹 Enhanced and clearly defined powers for District Magistrates to fix individual responsibility, initiate disciplinary proceedings and set legal action in motion without delay.
🔹 Round-the-clock, city-wide monitoring through drone surveys, satellite imagery and advanced digital mapping to detect violations in real time.
🔹 Intensive and surprise inspections of guest houses, hotels, restaurants, banquet halls and other commercial establishments, with immediate sealing of any premises found in violation.
🔹 Instant disconnection of electricity and water supply of establishments operating illegally.
🔹 Swift and decisive action against all unauthorised buildings exceeding 17.5 metres in height, as well as against violations of building by-laws relating to ventilation, balconies and other mandatory safety provisions.
Chief Minister stated that every violation will attract action, every lapse will invite accountability, and every attempt to compromise public safety will be met with the full force of the law.

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