New Delhi: Days after the building collapse in Saket, Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has directed the MCD to strictly enforce building bylaws to curb illegal structural expansions in the city.Sandhu chaired a high-level review meeting of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Tuesday to drive a comprehensive action plan for stronger urban governance, improved civic infrastructure, and enhanced structural safety across the capital, he said in a X post on Wednesday.Took a high-level review meeting of @MCD_Delhi to drive a comprehensive action plan for stronger urban governance, improved civic infrastructure, and enhanced structural safety across the capital.Emphasized strict enforcement of building bylaws to curb illegal structural… pic.twitter.com/ZrNT0TP05x— LG Delhi (@LtGovDelhi) June 3, 2026 The review was held following a building collapse in Saket on Saturday, that claimed six lives and left several injured. Several lapses related to the building have come to the fore even as the MCD has suspended two engineers over the incident.Sandhu emphasised strict enforcement of building bylaws to curb illegal structural expansions and directed the MCD to implement a time-bound strategy to tackle unauthorised constructions decisively.Read More: 'Everything turned into dust': Saket building collapse survivors recall terrifying momentsThe LG also reviewed key civic priorities, including desilting of stormwater drains ahead of the monsoon, road and pavement repairs for dust mitigation, and intensified garbage clearance to strengthen sanitation standards, he posted.Review of public welfare initiatives, with a focus on expediting the PM-UDAY scheme for residents of unauthorised colonies and finalising a participatory CSR framework for the rejuvenation of public parks were also held during the meeting.
Saket building collapse: Delhi LG directs MCD to enforce bylaws, curb illegal structures
Following a fatal building collapse in Saket, Delhi's Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has ordered the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to strictly enforce building bylaws. The directive aims to curb illegal structural expansions and improve urban governance. The review meeting also covered monsoon preparedness, road repairs, and sanitation efforts. Public welfare initiatives were also discussed.











