15 dead in Lucknow fire: Building was residential on paper, commercial in reality, says LDA; 16 officials under scanner
LUCKNOW: Fresh findings in the investigation into the deadly Aliganj fire have revealed that the building where the blaze claimed multiple lives was originally approved as a residential structure and was later converted into a commercial establishment in 2014.
According to official sources, the building plan had been sanctioned in the names of Virendra Prasad Shukla, Surendra Pratap Shukla and Dhirendra Pratap Shukla, associated with the Rameshwaram Group.
Investigators have found that while the original map was approved for residential use , the premises were subsequently converted into a commercial complex housing businesses, training facilities and offices.
Authorities have reportedly prepared a list of 16 officials and engineers who may face action for alleged lapses in monitoring, approval and enforcement of building regulations. The list includes former officials and engineers who were posted during the period when the change in land use and commercial operations took place.
According to official sources, the building plan had been sanctioned in the names of Virendra Prasad Shukla, Surendra Pratap Shukla and Dhirendra Pratap Shukla, associated with the Rameshwaram Group.
Investigators have found that while the original map was approved for residential use , the premises were subsequently converted into a commercial complex housing businesses, training facilities and offices.
Authorities have reportedly prepared a list of 16 officials and engineers who may face action for alleged lapses in monitoring, approval and enforcement of building regulations. The list includes former officials and engineers who were posted during the period when the change in land use and commercial operations took place.
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