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Lucknow Fire Building Had Illegal Status Since 2016 — And Someone Quietly Reversed Its Demolition Order
Times of India·Tuesday, 23 June 2026
A deadly fire at a Lucknow building has uncovered a disturbing paper trail: the structure had a demolition order issued in 2016 for unauthorized construction, but that order was reversed within 60 days. The building, originally cleared for residential use, was allegedly being used commercially. Officials are now probing how and why the demolition order was revoked.
Why It Matters
This is a story about how illegal buildings survive in Indian cities — someone in authority reversed a demolition order, and people may have died because of it.
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