Collector orders demolition of dilapidated building at Mattancherry

Kochi | Sunday | 23rd July, 2017

Summary:

more-inDistrict Collector K.

Mohammed Y.

Safirulla has ordered the demolition of the dilapidated Asraj building complex at Mattancherry by invoking provisions of the Disaster Management Act. The Collector ordered that the MVD should demolish and move the debris at its own cost without posing any problem to the nearby residents and their properties. The Collector has now ordered its demolition to avoid any potential accident. Kochi tahsildar and the fire and rescue station officer had earlier reported that the building might collapse any moment. However, they were still using the toilet and drinking water facilities at the dilapidated building..