Lapses in upkeep: Town planner serves notices to 3 more builders

Gurgaon: The department of town and country planning (DTCP) has issued showcause notices to three more developers on Monday, citing lapses in maintenance in thier socities. It had sent show-cause notices to 38 group housing societies last week.
The order came after plaster chunks fell from the highrises recently. The latest incidents were reported from Paras Dews in Sector 106, Spaze Privy in Sector 93 and Parsavnath Exotica in Sector 53.
The developers who were issued notices on Monday were Spaze Towers, Paras Buildtech and Parshvnath Developers. They have been asked to assess the condition of their societies within 15 days and also provide an explanation on the lapses.
“This is a severe oversight and failure by developers. The notices demand that the builders provide a detailed explanation for these lapses within seven days. Additionally, they are required to perform a thorough survey of their respective housing societies within 15 days, focusing on the condition of balconies, walls, stairs, and other critical parts of the building,” an official from DTCP said.
This survey aims to identify and address maintenance issues, prioritizing those posing immediate risks. The DTCP has instructed that all identified deficiencies during the survey be promptly addressed. “Developers must prioritise rectifying critical issues to ensure residents’ safety. The notice emphasizes that any negligence in this regard will be considered the developers’ responsibility. Also, DTCP has warned that non-compliance with directives will lead to action,” the official added. Over the past week, four such incidents have occurred, with two resulting in serious injuries to residents. DTCP had then issued notices to 38 societies on Friday, instructing them to conduct surveys.