Question : DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR DELHI

(a) whether in the wake of large scale devastation in Gujarat, MCD/NDMC have thought of any Disaster Management Plan in the event of an earthquake in the Delhi area;

(b) the number of high-rise buildings in Delhi which may be prone to destruction in such an event;

(c) whether any action has been proposed against the builders who have defied the standards or norms of construction;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) if not, the reasons therefor;

(f) whether the Government propose to bring in changes in the building bye-laws; and
(g) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO)

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b): No specific survey in this regard has been made by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi.

(c) to (e):The action as per law is taken in the cases of violation of laid down building norms.

(f) & (g):The Government have, in order to provide requisite safety measures against earthquake hazards, issued a public notice for the purpose of making suitable modifications in Clause 18 of Part III (Structural Safety and Services) of the Building Bye-laws, 1983.