Families residing in J and H Towers are hesitant about settling on the terms proposed by the builder. The builder wants to take back the flats at Rs. 6,500 per square foot, but in the market, bookings for flats range from Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 13,000. In such a scenario, why should we sell our flats at throwaway prices?
15 reluctant to settle on builder management terms: Chintels Paradiso Society, located in Sector-109, has declared Towers D, E, F, G, and H as unsafe. However, 15 families are still compelled to reside in Towers G and H.
The builder management is neither willing to provide alternative flats for these families nor is ready to rent out flats. They are also not prepared to offer the option of constructing a new flat in exchange for the current one.
According to these families, they are currently not in a position to vacate the flats, rent an alternative flat, or pay installments for a new flat.
Compelled to Sell Our Flats at Throwaway Prices
Families currently residing in J and H Towers are facing a situation where the builder management wants to settle on its own terms. The builder aims to repurchase the flats at Rs. 6,500 per square foot, while in the market, the booking rates for flats range from Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 13,000. In such a dilemma, why should we sell our flats at such low prices?
The agency responsible for demolishing the tower has suggested draining the overhead water tank and cutting off the electricity after conducting a survey.
This seems like an attempt by the builder management to exert pressure on the residents, as leaving the flat vacant would force them into a settlement, but we are not willing to settle on the terms proposed by the builder management.
Resident Dr. Niharika Shrivastav says we are ready to vacate our flats, but the builder should consider an alternative option for settlement. Instead of just emptying the flats, the builder should rebuild them under settlement terms and also provide rent for alternative flats.
Chintels India is not under any pressure from anyone
According to the residents, FIRs have been filed against several people, including the company director Ashok Solomon, after the D-Tower incident. However, none of them has been arrested in any FIR to date.
The case was transferred to the CBI for investigation, but the CBI’s investigation has not made any progress so far. Because of this, the builder management is putting pressure on people to settle on its terms.
Chintels India’s Vice President JN Yadav states that there are a total of 288 flats in the unsafe towers D, E, F, G, and H. Out of these, the builder management has settled with 150 people, completing 100 percent settlement and paying 200 crores. Those who want to buy flats are also willing to provide them by reconstructing.
In compliance with the administration’s orders, I am willing to pay Rs. 40,000 as shifting expenses. If anyone seeks compensation, they can receive the full payment for their flat based on the assessment conducted by the district administration.
Declared Towers Unsafe
Due to poor construction quality, the towers have been declared unsafe. Residents are not at fault. We consistently request both the district administration and builder management to either reconstruct our flats and arrange for alternative accommodation, or provide rental for the flats until then
Directive to Initiate the Demolition Process of Towers
After a structural audit, the D, E, F, G, and H towers of Chintels Paradiso have been declared unsafe. The condition of these towers is not entirely suitable for residents. Based on the report, Additional Commissioner Hitesh Kumar Meena has issued directions to initiate the process of demolishing the towers.
As per the instructions, the builder has initiated preparations. Currently, 15 families reside in Towers G and H. Once they vacate, the subsequent process will accelerate.
The agency responsible for demolition, Edifice, has inspected the towers and submitted its report to the builder. Utkarsh Mehta, a partner at the agency, states that these towers cannot be demolished like the twin towers in Noida.
All the towers are very weak. To demolish them, holes need to be made in the towers. When balconies are already collapsing, there’s a risk that the towers might collapse during the hole-making process. In this case, machines will be used to bring down the towers.
The agency has around seven to eight machines, which can dismantle the towers without causing damage to the surroundings. The agency aims to complete the demolition of the towers within six months.
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