The crisis at Gurugram’s Chintels Paradiso residential complex has escalated once again. Following the tragic collapse of a portion of Tower D in February 2022, which claimed two lives, authorities have ordered the evacuation of Tower J. This decision comes after an IIT-Delhi structural audit deemed the tower unsafe for habitation.
The evacuation order, issued by the Gurugram District Magistrate, mandates residents to vacate their homes within a 15-day period. This development has cast a long shadow over the entire complex and raised serious concerns about the structural integrity of the remaining towers. The incident has also sparked renewed public outcry over the quality of construction and the oversight mechanisms in place within the real estate sector. As residents grapple with the upheaval of having to relocate once again, questions about compensation and rehabilitation plans loom large, placing immense pressure on the authorities and the developer.
The Chintels Paradiso case serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for stringent building regulations and robust quality control measures to prevent such disasters in the future.
