Kolkata warehouse collapse: CM Suvendu Adhikari suspends all under-construction commercial projects till July 31
Following a fatal warehouse collapse, West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari has halted all under-construction commercial projects approved by the previous government until July 31.
A comprehensive audit will scrutinize these projects, including those built on filled water bodies, to ensure adherence to safety norms.
This measure aims to prevent future tragedies and address alleged corrupt practices in project approvals.
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