Delhi Satya Niketan PG building collapse sparks high-level inquiry and suspensions
A multi-storey boys’ PG building near Delhi University’s South Campus in Satya Niketan collapsed while repair work was underway, killing seven people and injuring at least five others over the past 24 hours.[1][5][12][13] A rescue operation lasting more than 27 hours has now concluded, with authorities recovering all trapped victims from the debris.[1][12] The building owner, his wife and son have been arrested, and five Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) officials have been suspended for alleged negligence.[1][2][5] The Delhi High Court described the incident as “most unfortunate”, ordered a high-level inquiry by MCD, and made it clear that the government cannot evade responsibility.[1][2][5] In the political fallout, opposition parties, including Congress and the TMC, have attacked the BJP and the “four-engine government” over alleged systemic failures and lax regulation of paying guest accommodations.[1][5][10][15] In response, the Delhi government is drafting a policy to make structural audits and safety certification mandatory for older buildings used for public activity, aiming to prevent similar tragedies.[5] The incident has also triggered wider discussions on urban safety standards, accountability of civic bodies, and regulation of student accommodation in metropolitan areas.[1][5]
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The Satya Niketan PG building collapse in Delhi is primarily associated with which of the following governance bodies being ordered to conduct a high-level inquiry?
Answer: (b) Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The correct answer is (b) Municipal Corporation of Delhi.