Tension Mounts Over Unsafe Towers in Gurugram Society

Residents of Chintels Paradiso in Gurugram are in conflict with builders regarding unsafe towers. A structural audit declared most towers unsafe following a collapse incident. The district administration has paused evacuation, calling for further developer input. Residents demand rent compensation and removal of reconstruction charges.

The district administration in Gurugram has temporarily halted its decision to evacuate three towers of Chintels Paradiso society, deemed unsafe by a structural audit performed by IIT-Delhi, officials reported on Friday.

Residents and builders are in a standoff over the reconstruction specifics following the partial collapse of a tower in February 2022 that resulted in two fatalities. A meeting chaired by Gurugram Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar addressed objections from the residents.

As the final decision awaits input from developers, residents are demanding rent compensation and the removal of a reconstruction fee for affected towers. The case reflects broader concerns of safety and financial provisions in high-rise developments.

(With inputs from agencies.)