More than a week after an under-construction building collapsed in Dhulkot village of Ambala killing seven workers at the site, the Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) sought detailed reports from the deputy commissioner, superintendent of police (SP) and municipal corporation commissioner.
Several workers were injured in the mishap when a portion of the under-construction three-storeyed building collapsed. This report should include the exact number of persons who died or sustained injuries, the compensation provided to the victims or their families, the steps taken by the district administration and whether any magisterial or administrative inquiry has been conducted or ordered, stated the order. The MC has also been asked to submit the details of the owner, builder, contractor, architect and structural engineer responsible for the construction; whether any inspection of the construction site had been carried out by competent officials prior to the incident; and whether any notice, violation, demolition or other proceedings had been initiated regarding the building. Further, the SP has been asked to submit a report regarding the police investigation into the incident, including whether an FIR has been registered, the provisions of law invoked, the present status of the investigation, and whether the role and responsibility of the owner, builder, contractor, engineer or any other person has been examined.
The incident occurred on September 27 in which six construction workers died at the spot, while another died during treatment. After hearing the matter, Jain passed an order on October 1, seeking a detailed report from the DC regarding the incident.
Member (judicial) of the HHRC Kuldip Jain was hearing a complaint filed by Amandeep Singh Bhatia, who raised several serious issues concerning the incident before the commission.
