The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) has sent notices to the owners of two buildings neighboring the parking lot involved in the recent cave-in incident in Sector 83. The notices demand the submission of records, governmental permissions, and clearances obtained for the construction of the buildings. GMADA acted following complaints alleging violations of government norms and building plans during the construction of the parking lot. Rajiv Gupta, GMADA's chief administrator, stated that further steps would be taken after the required documents and permission clearances were provided.
Mohali's Sector 83 witnessed a recent parking lot cave-in incident, prompting the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) to take swift action. In response to complaints lodged against the building owners adjacent to the affected parking lot, GMADA has issued notices, demanding the submission of records and official clearances obtained from the authorities for the construction of these buildings.
Allegations have surfaced, indicating that the building owners violated various government norms during the construction process, including deviations from approved building plans while constructing the parking lot. In light of these claims, GMADA's chief administrator, Rajiv Gupta, emphasized the importance of submitting all relevant documents and permission clearances, stating that further action would be taken once the requested information is provided.
According to an inquiry conducted by EO Khushdil Singh Sandhu, the owner of the collapsed parking lot has accused the neighboring under-construction building of being responsible for the cave-in. The owner alleges that the basement of the adjacent building exceeded the permissible limit, ultimately leading to the collapse of the parking area.
However, the owner of the under-construction building denies these allegations and asserts that the other owner failed to construct a proper foundation and retaining wall to support the parking lot's structural stability. Additionally, excessive seepage of water beneath the parking area is cited as a contributing factor to the cave-in. The owner further claims that the parking lot owner had been operating without proper building clearances for an extended period and only obtained partial clearance last year.
During a physical inspection, it was observed that the basement of the adjacent building had been dug beyond the permissible limit. Nevertheless, the owner of the under-construction building contends that revised plans were submitted. Sandhu stated that a clear understanding of the situation would be attained once valid documents are provided by the owner.
The incident occurred on June 14 when the collapse of the parking area trapped a car and several two-wheelers under the rubble. Fortunately, no injuries or loss of life were reported.
As the investigation continues, GMADA remains committed to ensuring that all necessary precautions were taken during the construction process and that any violations are appropriately addressed. The submission of documents and permission clearances will play a crucial role in determining the course of action in this ongoing case.
Residents and authorities alike eagerly await the outcome of the investigation to shed light on the causes behind the parking lot cave-in and to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
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