The photograph of a building dangerously poised on a storm water drain was circulated in social media groups a week ago. The five-storeyed building was under construction at Old Alwal, apparently in violation of a total of 11 building norms. It had no building permission, violated all the norms pertaining to set back spaces, and encroached upon the storm water drain.
“We did issue notices to the owner, but he went to court and obtained a stay,” a highly-placed Town Planning official informed.
Rani Singh (name changed), a resident of Jubilee Hills, sold part of her land, where the purchaser began construction without leaving any setback spaces. When the construction material started falling into her premises, Ms. Singh approached the authorities seeking action.
