Letter.

Letter Published in The National,Abudhabi ,UAEon 18.Nov.10.


Better oversight of Delhi buildings
Race on to rescue Delhi survivors (November 17) was sad and painful to read.

It is unacceptable that this large accident - with 66 casualties and 80 injured - happened in spite of rules and regulations from the New Delhi government.

The building was only 15 years old; how was it possible that it cracked? Normally, a building's longevity is more than 30 to 40 years, so how this building collapsed is a mystery. From an engineering perspective, one wonders if the structure of the building was properly approved.

I pray for the departed souls, grieving family members and hope for a speedy recovery for the injuired. The government should probe this incident and justice should be given to the victims.

K Ragavan