Hr govt warns of strict action agnst builders violating norms

Haryana government today warned that strict action would be taken against builders in Gurgaon and Faridabad for violating structural safety norms in the wake of a massive earthquake that struck Nepal.
"In NCR region especially in Gurgaon and Faridabad, builders are required to follow norms which are set as per seismic zone IV category. We hope that builders comply with building norms and if we find any violation, we will take strict action against them," Haryana Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Abhimanyu said here.
The state government has also issued directions to the authorities concerned to carry out random checking of buildings in Faridabad and Gurgaon to check violations of building norms.

"We have issued directions to concerned authorities to carry out random checking and take strict action wherever norms are violated," he added.
He said that a huge portion of Haryana comes in the NCR and high rise buildings set up in this region could become a reason for worry in case of an earthquake.
The minister further said that a meeting of Haryana disaster management will soon be held to take stock of the state's readiness to deal with any eventuality like quake.
He said a public awareness campaign will also be launched in this connection.