Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has taken action following numerous complaints from residents of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) housing project in Peth No. 12, Bhosari.
PMRDA Commissioner Yogesh Mhase has directed that a structural inspection of the housing project be carried out. This decision was made after residents continuously raised concerns over poor construction quality and inadequate facilities.
Apartments in two housing blocks under the PMAY scheme were built in Peth No. 12, Bhosari, but residents recently lodged complaints with the PMRDA.
The grievances included leaking ceilings, poorly constructed bathrooms and toilets, water supply issues, and leaking terraces and water tanks. Moreover, residents complained that the contractor was slow in completing the necessary work and repairs.
Due to the persistence of these complaints, Commissioner Mhase convened a joint meeting with the contractor, PMRDA officials, and the residents.
The commissioner gave the contractor a deadline of one month to resolve the construction defects and address the issues raised by the residents.
Additionally, Commissioner Mhase ordered a third-party organization to inspect the quality of the construction. If the contractor fails to meet the deadline or if substandard materials are found to have been used, criminal charges will be filed, and punitive measures will be taken as per the tender agreement.
Residents had been facing ongoing difficulties due to the leaks and poor construction. As one of the key complaints, ceilings in several apartments were leaking, bathrooms were not up to standard, and water supply problems made daily life challenging. Additionally, some apartments remained vacant due to delays in allotment, leaving them to gather dust.
PMRDA has also indicated that officials who were responsible for overseeing the project will be investigated for negligence. Their failure to ensure the quality of construction is believed to have contributed to the current situation.
"We have ordered a structural inspection of the Peth No. 12 housing project, and we aim to resolve the complaints within a month. If it is confirmed that substandard materials were used, criminal action will be taken against the contractor," said PMRDA Commissioner Yogesh Mhase.
