Gurgaon residents gain relief after building collapse
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In Gurgaon, India, the Supreme Court approved a plan for Sobha Limited to redevelop Phase II of the Chintels Paradiso housing complex, offering a path forward for 370 homeowners impacted by a 2022 structural failure.
In February 2022, a portion of a building at Chintels Paradiso collapsed during unauthorized renovations, killing two people and revealing widespread corrosion in the building’s steel. An audit by IIT Delhi identified high chloride levels in the concrete as the cause.
Following the collapse, Chintels India Private Limited offered residents either a buyback of their flats or reconstruction, but 196 owners accepted the buyback and left, while around 370 chose to remain. These remaining homeowners, including those who signed redevelopment agreements and those who initially hesitated, will now be covered by the Supreme Court’s plan. The court order establishes a timeline and financial terms for the redevelopment.
Homeowners will contribute Rs 1,000 per square foot toward construction and will receive redeveloped flats with comparable size and quality. Sobha Limited will begin redevelopment by March 31, 2027, and deliver the new flats within 48 months, while Chintels India Private Limited will provide rent for temporary accommodation and a relocation allowance. The Haryana government will expedite necessary permissions for the project.
