Owner fined Tk11.24 lakh for building code violation
Staff Correspondent
A mobile court on Sunday fined Tk11.24 lakh to an owner of an under-construction building in the capital for violating the building code.
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury visited the spot after hearing that a house was under construction in violation of government regulations on Titas Road in South Banasree under the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).
During his inspection, he found that the construction of the structure continued without leaving any space on the side of the road, leaving construction materials scattered, and without covering the under-construction house for safety.
He then instructed DSCC officials and Executive Magistrate Jahangir Alam to take action as per the rules.
DSCC fined the house owner Tk11.24 lakh for continuing to build a house violating the existing laws and regulations of the country.
A fine of Tk10.24 lakh was imposed for damaging the road owned by DSCC during the construction of the retaining wall of the building and Tk1 lakh for keeping the construction materials on the road.
In violation of RAJUK's laws, the required space between the building and the road was not kept during the construction.
Buildings under construction are not covered for safety. As these matters are under the purview of RAJUK, its attention will be drawn to take necessary measures.
The minister said legal measures will continue to be taken against those who violate government regulations or pollute the environment.
He urged everyone to follow the law to improve the quality of the environment.
