Metro: 10 houses develop cracks during East-West tunnel work
Mayor Firhad Hakim said the Metro authorities should demolish the houses in the area and after total precautionary work to prevent any future accident, new buildings should be constructed
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Published 14.10.22, 07:43 PM
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A resident points to the crack on the floor. At least 10 houses developed cracks on Friday morning in the Bowbazar area of Kolkata, following water seepage during work in the East-West Metro tunnel there
Pictures: Suvendu Das
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Frantic residents of Madan Dutta Lane leaving their homes. Last time when residents faced the same fate, Rs 5 lakh was paid to those who had to stay away from their homes for more than 30 days, Rs one lakh to traders with shops less than 100 square feet area and Rs 5 lakh which have area more than that
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Metro officials and labourers discussing at the spot. Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim said that the Metro authorities should demolish the houses in the area and after total precautionary work to prevent any future accident, new buildings should be constructed. "It is not good to try to identify and repair in bits and pieces as the danger of future accidents may exist, it will be good to demolish the houses in the affected area and come up with a condominium after extensive precaution," he told reporters.
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Metro officials take a look at the damage inflicted.
