At the MPDO office in Parishad, officials of the government wore helmets because they were afraid the deteriorated roof would collapse on them at any second.
The office is located at the Beerpur Mandal near Jagtial district Telangana, the siasat daily reported.
After an employee from the office narrowly escaped when a portion of the building reportedly collapsed close to him a few months ago, the office staff have persistently been appealing for the relocation of the office to a safer location.
The office has been set up at a rental building for many years and its relocation has been on hold despite multiple appeals by the staff to higher authorities.
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The video of the scene that surfaced on Twitter depicts how the staffers work wearing helmets as they are left with no choice but to slog under a highly unstable slab that might fall on them any moment.
Not just the staff, but also villagers who visit the office are hesitant to enter the premises due to the visibly unsafe condition of the building.
The recent heavy rains have reportedly added to the issue, resulting in damp walls and ceilings.
A video on Twitter also reveals bats housing on the roof of the structure, certifying it to have become unfit to be designated as a workplace.
