Udaipur, July 24: MP Dr Mannalal Rawat has raised concerns in the Lok Sabha over the deteriorating condition of government buildings across the country and urged the Centre to formulate a uniform national policy for restricting the use and demolition of unsafe structures.
He said there is currently no common policy in place for identifying, restricting the use of, and demolishing dilapidated government buildings, resulting in delays and safety concerns.
Issue Raised Under Rule 377
Raising the matter under Rule 377 in the Lok Sabha, Dr Rawat said that several government buildings across the country, including schools, hospitals, anganwadi centres, government residential quarters and departmental offices, are in a highly dilapidated condition.
He said the lack of timely technical inspections, demolition and reconstruction has turned many of these structures into serious public safety hazards.
Monsoon Increases Risk
Dr Rawat pointed out that during the monsoon season, heavy rainfall often leads to the collapse of such unsafe buildings, resulting in significant loss of life and property in several places.
He further said that in rural and tribal areas, abandoned and dilapidated government buildings often become shelters for wild animals, venomous creatures and anti-social elements, posing additional risks to local residents.
Calls for Uniform SOP
The MP noted that there is no uniform Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) across the country for identifying dilapidated government buildings, conducting structural safety assessments, restricting their use, carrying out demolition, disposing of debris and undertaking reconstruction.
He said the absence of a standard procedure delays necessary action and increases the risk of accidents.
Seeks Time-Bound National Framework
Dr Rawat urged the government to introduce a uniform, time-bound and accountability-based national SOP and a dedicated scheme for all dilapidated government buildings.
He proposed that the framework should include regular safety audits, timely demolition, reconstruction and adequate financial provisions to ensure public safety and the effective utilisation of government assets.
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