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- The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has ordered the Thrissur Corporation to speed up the demolition of dilapidated buildings that pose a threat to public safety.
- The direction came from commission member V. Geetha after the Corporation said steps had begun to bring down unsafe structures not involved in litigation.
- The Corporation has identified 15 buildings for immediate demolition, of which two have already been pulled down and work is under way on two more.
- Six buildings are tied up in court cases, while notices have been issued for the demolition of two government buildings and four buildings have been marked for repairs.
- The Corporation Secretary must submit a detailed status report at the commission's sitting in October 2026, making the civic body accountable for completing the safety action.
What to watch next
- Submission of the Corporation Secretary's compliance report at the October 2026 commission sitting
- Progress on the 15 buildings identified for immediate demolition
- Whether the 14 buildings spared demolition obtain structural safety certificates
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