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Delhi Orders Demolition of Adjacent Building After Fatal Satya Niketan Collapse

A five-storey building collapsed in Delhi's Satya Niketan area, prompting authorities to act on unsafe structures nearby. Officials have ordered the demolition of an adjoining building, to be completed within two days. The incident has renewed concerns about illegal and unsafe construction practices across the city. The tragedy has put pressure on authorities to take stricter action against unauthorized buildings in Delhi.

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Consumer Commission Orders Realty Firm to Pay Rs 60K/Month Over Sandalwood Deal

A consumer commission has directed a real estate company to pay Rs 60,000 per month to a customer after the firm failed to honour a lease agreement tied to a sandalwood plantation investment. The customer had invested Rs 17.5 lakh in 2023 to purchase agricultural land under the arrangement. The commission found the company in breach of its obligations and ruled in the customer's favour. In addition to the monthly lease payments, the firm was also ordered to pay compensation and litigation costs. The company has been given 45 days to comply with the commission's order.