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Real estate developers in West Bengal have urged the state government to withdraw the temporary restriction on high-rise construction as the deadline for structural safety audits expires. Industry representatives have argued that the blanket curb has delayed projects, disrupted construction schedules and affected employment across the sector despite many developments already complying with prescribed safety standards. The appeal follows the state government's decision to suspend approvals for taller buildings after concerns over structural safety. Developers have requested that projects meeting regulatory requirements be allowed to resume while authorities continue to scrutinise non-compliant buildings, warning that prolonged restrictions could have wider economic implications for the state's housing and construction industries.
Real estate developers in West Bengal have appealed to the state government to lift the temporary restriction on the construction of high-rise buildings as the deadline for submitting structural safety audit reports comes to an end. The industry has argued that continuing the blanket restriction would adversely affect ongoing projects, delay investments and disrupt employment across the construction sector.
The appeal follows the state government's decision to suspend approvals and construction of high-rise buildings after concerns over structural safety emerged. Developers stated that the measure was intended as a precautionary step while structural audits were conducted but maintained that projects complying with all statutory norms should now be permitted to proceed.
According to industry representatives, construction activity accounts for a significant share of economic output and provides employment to a large workforce. They contended that the continued suspension has affected developers, contractors, suppliers and thousands of workers whose livelihoods depend on ongoing construction activity. The industry further stated that delays in project execution have increased financial pressure on developers while also affecting homebuyers awaiting possession of their properties.
The Bengal unit of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) noted that several developers had already complied with the government's directions by undertaking structural audits and submitting the required reports. The organisation urged the authorities to distinguish compliant projects from those requiring corrective measures rather than continuing restrictions across the sector.
CREDAI Bengal President Sushil Mohta said the association had requested the government to permit construction on projects that had fulfilled all prescribed regulatory and safety requirements. He indicated that while the industry supported measures to ensure public safety, a blanket prohibition was affecting projects that had already demonstrated compliance with applicable standards.
Developers also maintained that the construction sector contributes significantly to the state's economy through investments, employment generation and demand for building materials and allied services. They warned that prolonged uncertainty could discourage fresh investments and slow the pace of new housing supply in West Bengal.
Industry representatives further stated that the sector remains committed to complying with all structural safety requirements and regulatory standards prescribed by the government. They added that developers were prepared to cooperate with authorities in implementing any additional safety measures considered necessary, provided compliant projects were allowed to resume construction.
The developers have urged the state government to review the restriction after assessing the audit findings and to adopt a targeted regulatory approach focused on buildings found to have deficiencies. They said such a move would maintain public safety while allowing compliant high-rise developments to progress without further delays, helping restore normal construction activity across the state.
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