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After a 34-month ordeal, the final tower of Chintels Paradiso in NCR has been deemed unfit for habitation, completing the assessment of all nine towers. Severe structural flaws, including corroded reinforcement and substandard concrete, make demolition inevitable. Originally sold for INR 75 lakh-INR 1 crore, the 532 flats face demolition akin to Noida's Supertech twin towers. Following the 2022 Tower D collapse that caused two deaths, Chintels India offered INR 40,000 for relocation and buyouts at current market value. Residents, frustrated by forced evacuations, demand compensation and rebuilding assurances. The case underscores the urgent need for stricter construction regulations to protect homebuyers.
The final tower of Chintels Paradiso, a residential project in the NCR, was declared unfit for habitation earlier this month, concluding a 34-month ordeal for residents. This announcement follows a series of structural assessments that have found severe flaws in all nine towers of the condominium. Flats at Paradiso were originally sold at prices ranging from INR 75 lakh to INR 1 crore when the project launched in 2012. Advertisement
According to the latest findings by the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Tower B, like the other towers, suffers from significant structural issues, including widespread cracks, corroded reinforcement bars, and substandard concrete. These defects mean that Tower B will also need to be evacuated, and Paradiso is now set to become one of the first modern condominiums in India to be demolished, following in the footsteps of the Supertech twin towers in Noida.
The issues at Paradiso first came to light after the collapse of living rooms across five floors in Tower D on February 10, 2022, which led to two fatalities. This prompted protests from residents who accused the developer of ignoring their concerns about structural problems, such as sagging balconies. Tower D was evacuated immediately, and subsequent investigations revealed similar issues across the other towers.
The CBRI's report confirmed that the buildings were beyond repair, with corrosion, poor-quality concrete, and substantial structural deterioration identified as key safety risks. The report also highlighted visible damage such as bulging floors and cracked tiles, making demolition the only feasible solution. The condominium, which began possession of flats in 2014-2015, comprises 532 flats in total.
Chintels India, the developer, is now urging the district administration to expedite the evacuation of Towers B, A, and C, where families are still residing. In a letter to the authorities, the company emphasised the urgent need for demolition to prevent potential disasters. The administration had previously applied the National Disaster Management Act to six towers, ordering their demolition by April 2024 after they were deemed unsafe.
Chintels has also offered a one-time shifting allowance of INR 40,000 to residents of Towers A, B, and C and has engaged Edifice Engineering, the company that demolished the twin towers in Noida, to bring down the Paradiso towers. The developer has provided buyout options for residents seeking a refund based on the current market value of their flats and the interior costs, which will be determined in collaboration with the administration.
The fate of Chintels Paradiso underscores the risks associated with substandard construction practices and the devastating impact on residents. As the developer plans to rebuild the project, the situation highlights the need for stricter regulatory oversight in the real estate sector to ensure the safety and wellbeing of homebuyers.
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