GURUGRAM: The Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) has deemed Tower A of Chintels Paradiso unfit for living, marking the eighth tower in the nine-building complex to be declared unsafe.
The recent audit revealed significant structural deterioration in Tower A, primarily because of severe corrosion caused by high chloride content and poor-quality concrete — similar to issues found in the other towers. Tower A comprises 64 flats, 60 of which are occupied.
Structural audits by IIT-Delhi earlier had already declared six other towers — D, E, F, G, H, and J — unsafe, with the demolition of these buildings expected to start next month. IIT had then classified Towers A, B, and C as safe, but warned of potential deterioration in the future. In response, Chintels India initiated a new round of audits through CBRI to further assess the condition of all towers.
The CBRI report highlighted that almost all structural elements in Tower A were compromised because of corrosion and poor concrete quality, making the structure non-compliant with Indian safety standards, especially in seismic zone IV.
A spokesperson for the developer said, “Once Tower A is vacated, we will offer compensation to flat owners or allow them to opt for reconstruction. The audit report for Tower B, the last remaining tower, is expected in 10 days.”
