The District Collector of Bhopal announced an immediate compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the victim's family.
A three-storied building collapsed in Bhopal's Shahpura area late on Wednesday evening killing one and injuring another.
The victim was identified as Ram Narayan, a 65-year-old labourer, who was buried in the collapsed building while his son was rescued alive.
Bhopal District Collector Avinash Lavania announced an immediate compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the victim's bereaved family.