2-Year Jail, Hefty Fine: Delhi To Invoke DDMA Act Against Owners Of Illegal Buildings

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• 2-Year Jail, Hefty Fine: Delhi To Invoke DDMA Act Against Owners Of Illegal Buildings Published By, Last Updated: June 05, 2026, 23:55 IST At least 21 people, including 12 foreigners, were killed after a massive fire broke out at a hotel in a congested lane of south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area on Wednesday.
• Rapid Read District Magistrates (DMs) will be empowered to hold officials personally responsible for negligence, corruption or failure to enforce regulations.
• (ANI file) In a major crackdown on illegal construction and safety violations, the Delhi government decided to invoke provisions of the Disaster Management Act (DDMA), paving the way for stringent action against landlords, commercial establishment owners and government officials found responsible for violations.
• The move follows a series of recent tragedies linked to illegal construction and non-compliance with safety norms across the capital.
• At least 21 people, including 12 foreigners, were killed after a massive fire...