Unsafe, unoccupied, undemolished: Why hundreds of Chennai's dangerous buildings still stand

Over a year after identification, numerous unsafe buildings in Chennai remain standing due to ownership disputes, redevelopment disagreements, and bureaucratic delays. Despite identifying 337 dilapidated structures, including private and government properties, many are stuck in legal battles and lack owner consensus, hindering demolition efforts ahead of the monsoon.

Unsafe, unoccupied, undemolished: Why hundreds of Chennai's dangerous buildings still stand
Over a year after identification, numerous unsafe buildings in Chennai remain standing due to ownership disputes, redevelopment disagreements, and bureaucratic delays. Despite identifying 337 dilapidated structures, including private and government properties, many are stuck in legal battles and lack owner consensus, hindering demolition efforts ahead of the monsoon.