Chandni Chowk Jewellers Shut Down Over Basement Violations
What Happened
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) sealed 54 jewellery shops in Chandni Chowk's Kucha Mahajani area for allegedly running commercial operations from basements, which violates the Master Plan for Delhi 2021. Traders said many of the shops had been operating for decades and claimed valuables worth crores of rupees were locked inside after the sealing drive.
Key Takeaways
The action is part of a wider MCD crackdown on unsafe and unauthorised buildings following the Satya Niketan building collapse. Authorities say the shops ignored notices and safety requirements, while traders argue they were unfairly targeted and not given adequate warning.