The Flat Owners' Association of City Plaza, facing structural stability concerns, has decided to take legal action against the city corporation. The association plans to submit a petition to the Local Self Government Department (LSGD) principal director as the initial step. The civic body recently revoked 84 building numbers for both commercial and residential structures within the City Plaza building due to worries about its stability. Despite an eviction notice, residents are refusing to vacate. The association, having received a favourable structural stability certificate, is pursuing legal recourse to address concerns and hold the corporation accountable for ensuring safety.
The Flat Owners' Association of City Plaza, grappling with structural stability concerns, has opted to take legal action against the city corporation and plans to submit a petition to the Local Self Government Department (LSGD) principal director as the initial step. The corporation recently revoked 84 building numbers for both commercial and residential structures within the City Plaza building at Ulloor due to apprehensions about the building's stability. Despite an eviction notice from the tahsildar following a collapsed retaining wall during heavy rains in October, residents are refusing to vacate, prompting the association to pursue legal recourse.
In response to worries about the structure's stability, the civic body not only annulled the building numbers but also revoked trade licenses for shop owners in the residential-cum-commercial building. The collapse of a significant portion of the retaining wall, which caused damage to some apartments during the October downpour, led to the issuance of an eviction notice. Despite this, residents are adamant about staying put.
The association recently received relief with a favourable structural stability certificate, assuring the safety and stability of the existing structure following inspections of the superstructure and foundation. While the collapse of the retaining wall necessitates reconstruction, the report clarified that it doesn't impact the building's stability.
Earlier, the civic body had issued a notice to the flat owners' association and construction firm partners, citing the precarious state of the retaining wall and its adverse effect on the structure's stability. The directive included a stoppage of activities within the building and the relocation of nearby residents.
Residents allege that the corporation has failed to address unauthorized construction within the building despite their complaints, emphasizing that the collapse resulted from unlawful constructions in common areas. They claim to have reported these illegal activities to the Corporation and other authorities since 2021 but have seen no action. Despite promises from the deputy mayor to address the issue, residents contend that the corporation has not implemented the LSGD tribunal's order, placing blame on them for the collapsed boundary wall into the Housing Board premises. The association now seeks legal intervention to address these longstanding concerns and hold the corporation accountable for ensuring structural safety.
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