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• Haryana's Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has ordered an urgent structural audit of Ramprastha Primera in Gurugram following complaints over the condition and safety of balconies and other structural components.
• The audit comes in the wake of a recent balcony collapse at another Gurugram residential society, prompting authorities to intensify safety inspections of high-rise housing projects across the city.
• The structural assessment will examine balconies, slabs, beams, columns and other critical building elements to identify defects, assess structural stability and recommend necessary repairs or corrective measures.
• The move is part of the state's broader effort to strengthen building safety, preventive maintenance and regulatory oversight, while ensuring the long-term structural integrity of residential developments and restoring residents' confidence.
The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), Haryana, has directed an immediate structural audit of Ramprastha Primera, a residential project in Gurugram, following complaints from residents regarding the condition of balconies and concerns over the structural safety of the development. The order comes amid heightened attention to the safety of high-rise residential buildings after a recent balcony collapse at another housing society in the city.
According to DTCP officials, the audit will examine the structural integrity of balconies, slabs, beams, columns and other key building components to determine whether there are any construction defects or signs of deterioration that could compromise resident safety. The inspection is expected to identify immediate risks and recommend corrective measures wherever necessary.
The decision follows growing concerns among residents over the condition of projecting balconies and common structural elements within the society. Officials said the audit has been ordered as a precautionary measure to ensure that any potential structural deficiencies are identified before they pose a larger safety risk. The findings will help determine whether repairs, strengthening measures or further technical investigations are required.
The latest action comes shortly after a portion of a balcony collapsed at Imperia Esfera Phase-2 in Gurugram, although no injuries were reported. That incident renewed demands from residents across several housing societies for comprehensive structural safety assessments of ageing and high-rise residential buildings. Following the collapse, residents' welfare associations urged authorities to conduct independent third-party audits to verify the structural soundness of residential towers.
Gurugram has been strengthening its structural safety oversight since the Chintels Paradiso collapse in 2022, which prompted the district administration to introduce phased structural audits of residential condominiums. Under the programme, empanelled technical agencies conduct visual inspections, assess signs of deterioration and recommend detailed testing wherever required. The exercise is intended to identify unsafe structures, facilitate timely repairs and enhance the safety of high-rise housing projects across the city.
Officials indicated that the audit of Ramprastha Primera will be carried out in accordance with established technical guidelines, with the developer expected to cooperate by providing construction drawings, design details and access to all relevant areas. Based on the audit findings, the DTCP may direct the developer to undertake repairs, carry out retrofitting or implement additional safety measures to address any deficiencies identified during the inspection.
Urban planning experts have noted that periodic structural audits are becoming increasingly important as Gurugram's stock of high-rise residential developments matures. They believe proactive inspections can help detect early signs of structural distress, improve maintenance practices and reduce the likelihood of accidents. The audit of Ramprastha Primera is expected to reinforce the administration's focus on preventive safety measures while providing reassurance to residents regarding the structural condition of their homes.
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