Authorities in Jyotirmath, Chamoli district, are preparing to demolish 21 government buildings considered unsafe because of land subsidence. The administration has accelerated preparations after evacuating people from the buildings.
Sub-Divisional Magistrate Chandrashekhar Vashisht said all 21 structures are dilapidated and unsuitable for habitation. The list includes buildings in the tehsil complex and the old government hospital building.
Several of the structures were damaged during the 1990 earthquake. They were later declared unsafe after scientific investigations conducted following the 2023 disaster.
Evacuation completed before demolition
The administration issued notices to people staying in the buildings and arranged for them to vacate the premises. Officials will begin demolition after the structures are fully cleared.
The administration may build new government facilities at secure locations according to local requirements. The available information does not specify the demolition schedule or identify the proposed sites for replacement buildings.
Private buildings and compensation
More than 55 unsafe private buildings in the town have already been demolished. Affected people received compensation for those demolitions.
The administration is continuing compensation work for owners of buildings identified in the second phase. The report does not provide the number of owners covered in that phase or the compensation amounts.
Conclusion
The Jyotirmath administration is moving towards demolishing 21 evacuated government buildings that were declared unsafe after structural damage, the 2023 disaster and scientific assessment. Replacement facilities may be developed at safe locations, while compensation work for private building owners continues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many government buildings will be demolished in Jyotirmath?
The administration plans to demolish 21 government buildings.
Q. Why have the buildings been marked for demolition?
They are dilapidated, unsuitable for habitation and were declared unsafe after scientific investigations following the 2023 disaster.
Q. Which government properties are included?
The list includes buildings in the tehsil complex and the old government hospital building.
Q. Have people been evacuated from the buildings?
Yes. The administration issued notices and evacuated the people staying in the buildings before demolition preparations.
Q. What happened to unsafe private buildings in the town?
More than 55 unsafe private buildings have been demolished.
Q. Have affected private building owners received compensation?
Affected people received compensation, and compensation work for owners identified in the second phase is continuing.
Q. Will new government buildings be constructed?
New government buildings may be constructed at safe locations according to local requirements.
