New Delhi, June 5 (IANS). After the recent tragic accidents in the capital Delhi due to illegal construction, ignorance of fire safety standards and administrative negligence, the Delhi government has adopted a strict stance. After the high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Home Minister Ashish Sood announced several important administrative decisions. He said the government is taking unprecedented steps to establish the rule of law, curb corruption and ensure accountability.
Addressing the press conference, Ashish Sood said that the Chief Minister has taken the recent incidents very seriously. The government stands strongly with the victims and the bereaved families and will provide them all possible assistance. He said that the administrative system is being strengthened to prevent recurrence of accidents due to illegal construction and serious violation of rules.
The Minister said that till now there were difficulties in implementing many corrective and structural works due to different agencies working at different levels. In view of this, the government has decided to bring all the concerned units under a coordinated system. Along with this, the powers of the District Magistrate (DM) will also be increased, so that effective monitoring and prompt action can be ensured at the local level.
Ashish Sood said that the Delhi government has decided to strictly implement the provisions of the Disaster Management Act 2005. Under this, legal action will be taken against those who violate government orders and safety standards. He clarified that if landlords and operators of commercial establishments ignore the rules, they could face a jail sentence of up to two years.
He also said that if any collusion or negligence of any officer is found then strict disciplinary and legal action will be taken against him. In such cases, the provision of both jail and financial penalty will be implemented.
Delhi Government believes that these strict steps will stop illegal construction, ensure adherence to safety standards and strengthen administrative accountability. The government has clearly indicated that violation of rules will not be tolerated at any level in the capital.
–IANS
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