The New Indian Express 04.02.2010
Hospital declared unfit, sealed
The building was constructed with deviations and the fifth floor was constructed without permission.
The building owner/occupier has been directed not to use the premises till the unauthorised and deviated portions are removed and necessary occupancy certificate is obtained from the Municipal Commissioner. He will also be asked to fulfil all the conditions of the sanctioned plan and comply with the fire safety requirements.
GHMC officials told Expresso that owner of the building C Damodar Reddy had obtained permission for construction of the hospital building consisting of a cellar, sub-cellar and Ground+4 floors in Pr.No. 6-3-903/A/B situated at Somajiguda.
During construction, the builder deviated from the sanctioned plan by projecting a balcony on the western and northern sides and also constructing one extra floor.
Civic officials visited the building on Wednesday and noticed that it was liable for action under the provisions of the AP Municipal Laws & AP Urban Areas (Development) (Amendment) Act 2008 and HMC Act 1955.
The owner had mortgaged over 10 percent of the total built-up area, admeasuring 240.04 sq.mtr, on the second floor to the Commissioner prior to construction as a security against violation of the terms and conditions of the sanctioned plan.
Meanwhile, Mayor Banda Karthika Reddy along with Municipal Commissioner Sameer Sharma visited the Park Hospital. They also called on the fire victims undergoing treatment at the adjacent Yashoda Hospital.
The Mayor directed officials to initiate suitable action against all those violating the sanctioned building plans.
