'It Will Pinch A Lot Of People': SC Warns Of Strict Orders Over Illegal Construction In Delhi-NCR

Last Updated:July 09, 2026, 13:13 IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday came down heavily on authorities over rampant unauthorised construction in New Delhi and the NCR region, warning that it would pass stringent orders and fix personal responsibility on officials for failing to act.

While referring to recent incidents of buildings fires and building collapse, including the Malviya Nagar fire, the Lucknow fire and the Saket building collapse, the top court said, “We hoped that the officials would take action, but nothing happened."

Warning of strict action, a bench of Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice Sheel Naguremarked, “We will pass orders and it will pinch a lot of people. We’ll attach personal responsibility on the officers and will speak through black and white."

To assess the situation on the ground, the Supreme Court directed the constitution of an inspection team comprising two senior professors from IIT Delhi and two draftsmen, who will be accompanied by officials of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).

The team has been asked to inspect the Saket, Lajpat Nagar and Sarojini Nagar areas and submit its findings.

The top court also took note of a media report claiming that nearly 93% of buildings in Gurugram lack mandatory fire safety measures. It summoned the Vice Chairman of the Gurugram Development Authority to appear before it.

Additionally, the Supreme Court also directed the Commissioner of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation to remain present before the court in connection with the matter.

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