Demolition order for building in fatal Lucknow fire was revoked in 2016
A fire in a Lucknow building resulted in at least 15 deaths and seven injuries. Reports indicate that a demolition order issued against the structure for illegal construction was revoked within two months of its issuance in 2016.
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A fire at a building in Lucknow resulted in at least 15 fatalities, including several students, and left seven people injured. Officials confirmed the death toll following an investigation into the site.
Reports from News18 and NDTV indicate that the premises were previously flagged for unauthorized construction. These violations led to official scrutiny of the structure by local authorities.
According to reports from Indian Express and News18, a demolition order was issued by the competent authority on May 10, 2016, regarding the illegal construction. However, that order was revoked within two months of its issuance in 2016.