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In a developing story, the Gurugram district administration is on the brink of invoking the Disaster Management Act, 2005, to compel the immediate evacuation of Towers G and H within the Chintels Paradiso residential complex. These two towers in Sector 109 have been deemed uninhabitable by the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-Delhi) for the past three months.
The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) enforcement team has taken proactive steps, communicating with the Resident Welfare Association (RWA) and the developer while urging residents to leave these hazardous premises. Currently, 17 families continue to reside within these towers, despite safety concerns.
Towers D, E, and F have already been evacuated after they were deemed unsafe for habitation, as per a detailed structural audit conducted by IIT-Delhi. The audit revealed excessive chloride levels in the concrete of Towers G and H, leading to severe corrosion of steel bars, making the structures perilous.
The District Town Planner (Enforcement) confirmed that the department is considering issuing a fresh order under the Disaster Management Act given the critical nature of the situation and the resistance from some residents. Regarding compensation for affected flat owners, approximately 150 out of 288 allottees in the five towers of the society—D, E, F, G, and H—have consented to the buyback scheme proposed by the developer. Tower A, although currently inhabitable, shows signs of deterioration, and IIT-Delhi's report has recommended annual structural audits to ensure resident safety.
A spokesperson for the developer acknowledged that they have been urging flat owners to evacuate promptly, emphasizing their safety. He confirmed that they company has offered them compensation, and many families have accepted the token amount.
This situation traces back to a tragic incident on February 10 of last year when two residents lost their lives due to the vertical collapse of the living rooms in five flats of Tower D. Subsequently, the district administration initiated structural audits for all towers within the project to ensure the safety of its residents.
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