GURUGRAM: Raheja Developers has come under scrutiny for failing to deposit Rs 77.28 lakh for the second phase of a structural safety audit for its group housing projects — Raheja Vedanta in Sector 108 and Raheja Atharva in Sector 109 — in the city.
Despite repeated reminders and commitments, the developer has not complied with the payment directives issued by DTPE. Deputy commissioner Ajay Kumar has now recommended stringent measures, including halting the grant of future permissions to Raheja Developers, until the pending payments are made to ensure the compliance.
In a letter to DTCP director Amit Khatri, Kumar said, “Raheja Developers may be directed to deposit the said amount in the escrow account and in case of failure, strict action may be taken against the developer or further grant of any permission be stopped till the said amount is deposited by the developer.”
DTPE Amit Madholia said, “If Raheja Developers continues to defy orders, authorities are likely to escalate the matter, with possibilities of legal action and stricter penalties to safeguard public interest. For now, the residents of Vedanta and Atharva anxiously await resolution and assurance of their safety.”
The district administration officials stressed that completing the audit is critical to ensuring the safety of thousands of residents. The audits were initiated following complaints from RWAs of these societies, raising concerns about the structural integrity of the buildings. The developer initially issued a statement but later withdrew saying company will take legal advise and comment later. In Sept 2022, the DTP (E) Gurgaon issued memos outlining the terms for the structural audits.
The first phase, involving visual inspections, was completed after the developer paid the initial amount. However, Raheja Developers has not deposited the required amounts — Rs 56.87 lakh for Vedanta and Rs 20.41 lakh for Atharva — for the second phase, which includes critical NOT.
RWAs of both societies have repeatedly approached the district administration and the DTP (E), demanding action against the developer for delaying the structural audit process.
On Dec 3, 2024, a meeting chaired by the DC Ajay Kumar saw Raheja Developers’ representatives requesting a 20-day extension to make the payment.
Over a month has passed and the developer has failed to deposit the funds.