Open lift shafts caused flooding
The internal report of the DDA sent to the Union urban development ministry, which has become the basis for the ministry deciding to confiscate the bank guarantee of the private developers Gmaar, paints a picture of callousness and refusal to deliver on its part.
It is reliably learnt that, apart from missing out on the timelines, for which the Gmaar owes `83.70 crores to the DDA, the report found that the shafts in various towers had not been covered as a result of which the rain water was leading to the flooding of the basement. Further, seepage was noticed in the apartments as the water-proofing of the terrace was not done properly. The slope of the water-proofing on the terrace was not proper. Same was the case with several bathroom floors. The developer had even forgotten to provide doors in balconies. They were provided only in the last week. The report goes on to point out that only single-phase power connection was provided in many apartments, which resulted in non-operational air-conditioners in these apartments.
The problem of basements getting flooded was a result of no water-proofing measures being undertaken in all 73 lift pits. Moreover, when the debris was cleared from the basement, it was found that no flooring was done around the lifts. In fact, sand bags were found embedded in the concrete in some of the basement roofs.
Out of the 18 hydro-pneumatic pumps that were to be installed, the developer put in place only 15 and three were installed after much persuasion. The authority also continued to pay to agencies like the Delhi Jal Board and the BSES, as the developer refused to carry out the work at its end.
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