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    Maharashtra’s policy for dilapidated buildings soon

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    Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured.

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    The state government said dilapidated buildings at risk of collapsing will be taken up for redevelopment through an act of legislation.
    Mumbai: The death toll from the building collapse in Mumbai’s Dongri area has risen to 14, with several injured.

    Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured. The state government on Wednesday said dilapidated buildings at risk of collapsing will be taken up for redevelopment through an act of legislation. These are C1 category buildings which are classified as highly dangerous and should be vacated immediately.


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