India, June 19 -- The Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) identified at least 130 dangerously dilapidated buildings over the past fortnight and issued eviction notices to occupants. It has also written to the Mira Bhayander Vasai Virar (MBVV) police commissionerate, seeking police support for getting the buildings vacated as many occupants are hesitant to leave their houses.

The 130 dangerously dilapidated buildings are among 783 buildings within municipal limits which the VVCMC has categorised as dilapidated in a bid to prevent accidents during the monsoon. The survey was conducted following directions from the municipal commissioner, Anil Kumar Pawar.

"While 783 buildings have been identified as dilapidated, reports of anot...