Days after the Virar building collapse which led to the death of 17 people, Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has listed 37 highly dangerous (C1 category) buildings within its limits and the civic chief has ordered for immediate evacuation of the residents, officials said on Saturday. 

In a review meeting, Thane Municipal Corporation Commissioner Saurabh Rao stated that he would personally communicate with residents and make them aware of the life-threatening risks of staying in such buildings, they said.

He instructed officials to gain residents’ confidence and clarify that the civic body will not transfer possession of the vacated buildings to anyone.