Türkiye's lax enforcement in modern construction codes, which experts in geology and engineering have long warned about, is coming under renewed scrutiny in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes.
By paying a fine, violators could avoid having to bring their buildings up to code. Such amnesties have been used by previous governments ahead of elections as well.
The types of violations cited in that report by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanisation were wide-ranging, including homes built without permits, buildings that added extra floors or expanded balconies without authorisation, and the existence of so-called squatter homes inhabited by low-income families.
The current head of the Ministry of Environment and Urbanisation, Murat Kurum, foreshadowed the dire consequences in 2019:Government urged to take action in 2021 report
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