Delhi Government today announced an ex-gratia of two lakh rupees each to the families of those killed and one lakh rupees to those injured in the East Delhi building collapse. Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and Lieutenant Governor Tejindra Khanna, who today visited the site of the building collapse in Lakshmi Nagar, said strict action would be taken against those found guilty for the incident which has left 65 people dead and at least 80 injured. Mr. Khanna said he has told MCD to carry out a survey of all buildings in Shahadra zone so that weak buildings can be retrofitted to prevent similar incident in future while those beyond repair will be sealed. Chief Minister Mrs. Dikshit said that already a magisterial inquiry has been ordered and strong action would be taken against those found responsible for the collapse.
News On AIR | November 16, 2010 11:18 AM
Delhi Govt announces compensation to East Delhi building collapse victims