Chintels: The contractor submits a phased reconstruction plan to the DTCP

Gurugram: The developer of Chintels Paradiso Apartments in Sector 109 has initiated the process of redeveloping the project in two phases, with the first six towers, which are considered unsafe, to be developed in the first phase. The three remaining towers will be developed later depending on the recommendations of the district administration and city and state planning based on their structural integrity.

Based on a report prepared by IIT-Delhi, the administration deemed five of the complex's nine towers - D, E, F, G and H - unsafe and need to be demolished. Later, on January 5 this year, Tower J was also declared unsafe. (HT PHOTO) — Based on a report prepared by IIT-Delhi, the administration deemed five of the complex’s nine towers – D, E, F, G and H – unsafe and need to be demolished. Later, on January 5 this year, Tower J was also declared unsafe. (HT PHOTO)

According to DTCP officials, the developer has submitted a construction plan application for phased development of the project. The developer also confirmed the move and said an application has been submitted to the authorities in Chandigarh.

On February 10, 2022, renovation work in an apartment on the sixth floor of the Society’s Tower D caused the ceiling of a bedroom to collapse, resulting in a cascade effect in which portions of the apartments collapsed up to the first floor. Following the incident that left two residents dead, the Haryana Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) ordered a structural audit of the entire complex.

Based on a report prepared by IIT-Delhi, the administration deemed five of the complex’s nine towers – D, E, F, G and H – unsafe and need to be demolished. Later, on January 5 this year, Tower J was also declared unsafe.

The fate of the remaining three towers A, B and C still hangs in the balance as no final decision has been made on them.

JN Yadav, vice president of Chintels India Ltd, which developed the condominium, said they have submitted building plans for approval for redevelopment of the condominium. “We have applied for approval of building plans for six towers which have been deemed unsafe by the county council and are due to be demolished. “The project will be renovated in phases,” he said.

Yadav also said that demolition of the project will begin in December and will be completed in six months. “The actual demolition will begin next month and will be completed within the next six months. So far we have removed the furnishings from these buildings,” he said.

A senior DTCP official said Chintels has submitted an application for phased development of the project. “This application has been submitted to the head office in Chandigarh. We will submit a report on the redevelopment soon,” he said.

According to a DTCP official, the decision on the fate of the remaining three towers A, B and C will be taken later by the district committee, which will look into the matter. “The decision on these towers will be taken only after structural assessment is carried out by experts and reports are submitted,” he said.