Satya Niketan PG ‘Agreement Draft’ Goes Viral, Absolves Owners of Liability for Injury or Death

Delhi building collapse: Contractor held, CM announces aid

New Delhi: A labour contractor has been apprehended from Kasganj in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the collapse of a five-storey building in Delhi’s Satya Niketan that left seven people dead, as investigators scrutinised construction and repair work at the building and a rent agreement that reportedly disclaimed liability for tenant casualty, police said on … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Pol…

Satya Niketan PG ‘agreement draft’ goes viral, absolves owners of liability for injury or death

Many pointed out that the clause effectively shifts all risk onto tenants, even in scenarios where questions of building safety,

7 dead in Satya Niketan tragedy: Hostel agreement said ‘not responsible’ for casualties or risk

In the aftermath of the Satya Niketan building collapse, an alleged PG agreement was revealed, which relieved the hostel from any responsibility. This document specified that no compensation would be granted for injuries or losses. Such exclusions were applicable to disasters including fires, severe weather, and earthquakes. Seven individuals lost their lives in this unfortunate event.

Satya Niketan building collapse: Hostel agreement said ‘not responsible’ for casualties or risk

The clauses in the agreement were reportedly signed by the occupants of the building in Satya Niketan, which collapsed on Sunday evening. This has led to scrutiny of other such PGs which are operating from residential buildings in Delhi.