<p>Urban Development Minister U T Khader has said that seven officials of town planning, engineering and zonal sections of Hubballi-Dharwad Mahanagara Palike have been suspended from service in connection with Dharwad building collapse case, based on the report by regional commissioner.</p>.<p>"Officials cannot escape from their duties citing staff shortage as a reason. The recent policy changes have helped government take action against officials also in such cases. The suspension is also a warning to all officials concerned," he said.</p>.<p>"Builders should not compromise on the quality of construction for small gains. Negligence can claim lives," he noted.</p>.<p>"Officials would be asked to conduct phase-wise quality check of the construction of buildings," he added.</p>.<p>The suspended officers are Town Planner Mukund Joshi, Deputy Director of Town Planning B V Hiremath, Assistant Director of Town Planning Ashok Gadag, Executive Engineer V Shridhar, Assistant Executive Engineer Chandrapa, zone no 3 Assistant Commissioner Santosh Anishettar and zone no 3 Revenue Officer Doddamani.</p>
<p>Urban Development Minister U T Khader has said that seven officials of town planning, engineering and zonal sections of Hubballi-Dharwad Mahanagara Palike have been suspended from service in connection with Dharwad building collapse case, based on the report by regional commissioner.</p>.<p>"Officials cannot escape from their duties citing staff shortage as a reason. The recent policy changes have helped government take action against officials also in such cases. The suspension is also a warning to all officials concerned," he said.</p>.<p>"Builders should not compromise on the quality of construction for small gains. Negligence can claim lives," he noted.</p>.<p>"Officials would be asked to conduct phase-wise quality check of the construction of buildings," he added.</p>.<p>The suspended officers are Town Planner Mukund Joshi, Deputy Director of Town Planning B V Hiremath, Assistant Director of Town Planning Ashok Gadag, Executive Engineer V Shridhar, Assistant Executive Engineer Chandrapa, zone no 3 Assistant Commissioner Santosh Anishettar and zone no 3 Revenue Officer Doddamani.</p>
