Overview
- The Lucknow Development Authority’s designated court on Friday ordered demolition of the three‑storey building in Aliganj and the LDA served a 15‑day notice for owners to remove unauthorised portions before the authority moves to demolish.
- A departmental inspection after the June 22 fire found the property was sanctioned for residential use but was operating commercially with alleged unauthorised additions that exceeded the approved plan.
- Investigators and court filings say the building lacked mandatory fire‑safety measures and had only a single access route to the upper floor where an animation centre operated, factors cited in the loss of 15 lives and nine injuries.
- Police have arrested four people in the criminal case, including owner Virendra Prasad Shukla, while the Uttar Pradesh government has suspended four officials and the LDA’s internal inquiry report has been sent to the state for action.
- A Special Investigation Team has sought detailed records of officials posted in Zone D and authorities say the LDA order could set a citywide precedent for stricter enforcement of building use, safety rules, and cost recovery after unauthorised construction.