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Residents of Gurugram's Chintels Paradiso, where two people perished in a building collapse last year, are requesting changes to the developer's compensation offer. Homeowners have two alternatives from Chintels India: a buyback offer or renovation, however the latter option has drawn criticism from locals because it entails paying an extra Rs 1,000 per square foot to the developer. Additionally, they are demanding that rent be paid up until the time that their apartments are rebuilt, and that the construction be completed within a certain amount of time.
Residents of Chintels Paradiso in Gurugram, where two people died in a vertical collapse of flats last year, are demanding a revision in the settlement proposal offered by the developer. The district administration has directed Chintels India to either settle the flat owners' claims within four months or renovate/rebuild the building according to expert recommendations. The developer has offered two options: flat buyback or renovation/reconstruction at an additional cost of Rs 1,000 per sq ft to the homeowner. Many residents oppose the reconstruction term, calling it "unjustified."
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A group of residents met with local MLA Rakesh Daultabad to seek his intervention, and he has promised to take up the matter with the district administration. Residents are demanding that rent should be paid until their flats are reconstructed, and construction must be done in a time-bound manner. They also want the condition of paying Rs 1,000 per sq ft removed if homeowners choose reconstruction of flats at the same site, as it will cause an additional burden on flat owners.
Vikram Gambhir, a resident who owns a flat in Tower D of the society, expressed his shock at the proposal, saying that his home and dreams were shattered last year, and his hopes of justice have been crushed with such a proposal. He also noted that they would never get a flat of the same size at the rate proposed in the vicinity, and if they choose reconstruction, they will be burdened with additional payment while the builder hasn't committed to providing rent during the construction. Gambhir stressed that ensuring quality construction is the developer's responsibility.
Sushil Rohilla, a resident of Tower F, pointed out that even after more than a year, Chintels has not reached out to residents. He also stated that the reconstruction offer was being made to get the ban on the registry of their properties lifted, and there is no guarantee that construction will be completed in three years.
Rakesh Hooda, the president of Paradiso RWA, urged the administration to ensure that rent payment is continued if owners do not opt for the buyback offer. He also called for the removal of the condition of paying Rs 1,000 per sq ft in case buyers choose reconstruction of flats at the same site, as it will only cause additional burden on the flat owners.
The developer did not respond to requests for comment. The residents are now waiting for the district administration's response to their demands.
Similar cases of building collapses due to poor construction and safety standards have been reported in different parts of India. One of the most notable examples is the collapse of an 8-story building in Mumbai in 2021, which claimed the lives of 11 people. Another example is the 2017 collapse of a 5-story building in Bengaluru, which killed at least 5 people. These incidents highlight the need for stricter safety regulations and enforcement in the construction industry in India.
This story was first published in ET Realty
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