Dilapidated school buildings demolished in central districts
The Hindu
Orders have been issued for the tearing down of over 700 such structures
Authorities began demolishing unsafe school buildings in some of the districts in central region of the State on Saturday. The move comes in the wake of the death of three students due to the collapse of a toilet wall in a government-aided school in Tirunelveli on Friday.
Tiruchi Collector ordered the demolition of 410 school buildings in the district as they did not adhere to safety standards. Demolition work began immediately in some schools following an order by the School Education Department to take action within 48 hours.
Collector S. Sivarasu on Saturday said instructions were given to demolish school buildings that were not fit for use. In many schools, these buildings in poor shape were not being used by students but were being utilised as storage spaces. This too would not be allowed, he said. Private schools and commercial buildings too, would be inspected by authorities of the local bodies, and notices will be issued if required.