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Kochi flats built in violation of CRZ norms to be razed by January 12
Earlier authorities had decided to carry out ‘controlled implosion’ to bring down the huge concrete structures spreading over 8 lakh square feet and shortlisted two firms for this. Experts say controlled implosion is an accepted demolition technique in which explosives are placed on strategic spots of high-rise buildings and ignited to raze structures within its perimeters.
Updated on Nov 11, 2019 06:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | HT Correspondent
Majority of Kochi flat owners move out, demolition to begin on Oct 11
In a relief to the evictees, the state’s crime branch said an investigation against builders and officials who gave permission to build these flats flouting coastal regulation zone (CRZ) norms begun.
Updated on Oct 04, 2019 09:11 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | Ramesh Babu
Demolition of Kochi flats to begin on Oct 11, three bidders shortlisted
In the last hearing on September 27, the Supreme Court had directed the state to demolish these flats in 138 days. The state government tried its best to avoid demolition but later fell in line after the apex court threatened to start contempt proceeding against it for not implementing its May verdict.
Updated on Oct 01, 2019 07:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | HT Correspondent
Kochi flat residents begin hunger strike against their eviction
The Supreme Court has directed the state authorities to evict the residents of the Kochi flats by October 3.
Updated on Sep 29, 2019 04:31 PM IST
Kochi | Asian News International
With ‘regret’, Kerala govt cuts off power to Kochi’s 357 illegal flats, plan out demolition
The power supply was discontinued in the early hours amid protests by the residents of flats that face demolition following the Supreme Court order.
Updated on Sep 26, 2019 12:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | Ramesh Babu