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The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has initiated valuation of flats in Towers A, B, and C of Gurugram's Chintels Paradiso. This move follows a second safety audit that deemed these buildings unsafe. Structural concerns arose after a tragic collapse in Tower D in February 2022. Over time, IIT experts and the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) declared all nine towers unsafe, prompting plans for demolition. With some towers already vacated and razed, consultants are now assessing the financial worth of flats in Towers A, B, and C to determine buyback compensation for affected residents. The developer, Chintels India, pledged to proceed with buybacks once valuations are finalised.
The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has appointed consultants to determine the market value of flats and their interiors in Towers A, B, and C of Chintels Paradiso. This step follows a second audit conducted by the developer, which confirmed the buildings were unsafe. Structural safety concerns at the Sector 109 society surfaced after a tragic incident in February 2022, where the vertical collapse of five floors in Tower D claimed two lives. In response, the district administration enlisted experts from IIT to examine the structural integrity of all towers in the complex. Advertisement
The IIT reports progressively declared several towers unsafe: Towers E and F in March 2023, Tower G in June 2023, Tower H in July 2023, and Tower J in January 2024. A subsequent audit by the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) revealed further safety concerns, deeming Tower C unsafe in August 2024, Tower A in October 2024, and Tower B in December 2024. Currently, all nine towers in the complex face demolition. The process to raze Towers D, E, F, G, H, and J is already underway, with residents from these buildings having been evacuated.
To move forward, the deputy commissioner ordered the valuation of flats in Towers A, B, and C earlier this week. The outcome of this process will clarify financial implications for affected homebuyers. A spokesperson for Chintels India stated that the consultancy fees for the valuation would be covered by the developer, as was done during the first phase of the valuation process. The spokesperson added that the company would offer to repurchase flats from homeowners at rates determined by the government-approved valuation.
The decision to proceed with valuation was taken after Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar met with Chintels Paradiso homeowners earlier this week to address their concerns. The consultant is expected to submit the final valuation report within 15 days of receiving the necessary documents. Meanwhile, residents held a candlelight march to mark three years since their struggles began. They expressed frustration over the delays in rehabilitation and compensation, urging both the district administration and the developer to expedite relief efforts.
The Chintels Paradiso situation highlights the dire consequences of structural negligence and the slow path to justice for affected residents. While the initiation of valuations for Towers A, B, and C marks progress, homeowners remain frustrated by the delays in rehabilitation and compensation. The commitment from Chintels India to buy back flats at government-determined rates offers a potential resolution. However, timely action and transparency will be critical to ensuring relief for all affected families as the demolition and valuation processes continue.
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