From architects

All registered architects are being asked by the Colombo Municipality to submit a report on construction projects every two months under a new regulation.

Commissioner V K Anura, said the report should include details of all projects they are involved with.

He confirmed that the portion of the building that collapsed had not been approved by the CMC. He said that many constructions and extensions are being done to existing buildings in the city without seeking CMC approval. ‘It is not possible to know whether it is done illegally. They get hold of fake architects and extend their buildings in stages,’ he said.

He said the CMC will be visiting all construction sites that seem suspicious and will take action against owners of such buildings.