And they'll come tumbling down.

Between 1981 and 1989, 7 buildings were constructed at Campa Cola Society in Worli, Mumbai. Builders were given permission to construct 5 floors but, as is usual in Mumbai where the construction industry is controlled by the building mafia, extra floors were constructed and sold off to unsuspecting buyers. One building has 20 floors and another has 17. During the 80s it would have taken years to construct that many floors so it is inconceivable that local politicians, state government and municipal officials were unaware of what was going on. Clearly massive bribes must have changed hands. In 2002 the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation suddenly woke up to the illegal constructions and in 2005 concluded that all flats above the fifth floor were illegal. Demolition notices were issued against 83 flats. People living in these flats must have been devastated and, quite naturally, filed cases for relief. A highly corrupt country like India generates vast amounts of black money. The government reckons it is 10% of GDP but like all government figures it is highly suspect. It could well be anywhere between equal to the GDP or double of it. It is dangerous to keep mountains of cash at home so this money is invested in properties. Properties in Mumbai are more expensive than in Manhattan so it is not a joke to be told that your flat will be demolished. None of these people could possibly buy an apartment in Mumbai at present rates and will become homeless. Now the Supreme Court has ruled that 103 flats will be demolished and has asked all residents to vacate by 31 May 2014. The reason why criminals flourish in India is because justice is selective. The Court did not order the builders and municipal officers to be arrested and made to pay these residents to buy new flats so the villains get to enjoy their loot while innocents suffer. And what about Delhi where the Supreme Court is situated? A visit to Vasant Kunj, Lajpat Nagar or Kishangarh will reveal that owners of buildings have added illegal floors without permission and without strengthening the foundations of the buildings. Earthquakes are rare in Mumbai but very common in Delhi. On 12 November 4 quakes struck Delhi after midnight when most people would have been in bed. Will the Court order demolitions in Delhi or wait for nature to do it?