Mangaluru
All construction work in Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) has been ordered to stop until the end of the rainy season, following an accident at Balmath. The order mandates halting ongoing construction and prohibits any new construction activities. Builders must ensure necessary precautions are taken and avoid unscientific earth excavation. The Commissioner has emphasized strict adherence to these directives, with potential enforcement under the Disaster Management Act for violations.
Builders who obtained permits from the Corporation have been found conducting construction without adequate precautions during heavy rains, posing risks to lives. The Meteorological Department has issued continuous alerts for heavy rainfall, prompting these precautionary measures in the public interest. It is crucial to halt all building activities until the rainy season concludes and to ensure ongoing projects comply with safety measures. Violations will result in severe penalties under the Disaster Management Act, according to the directive issued.
