Gurugram: Raheja Developers to be Penalized for not depositing Rs 77 Lakh for Structural Audit

                Gurgaon: Raheja Developers has come under 
scrutiny for failing to deposit Rs 77.28 lakh for 
the second phase of a structural safety audit 
for its group housing projects — Raheja 
Vedanta in Sector 108 and Raheja Atharva in 
Sector 109 — in the city.
Despite repeated reminders and commitments, 
the developer has not complied with the 
payment directives issued by DTPE. Deputy 
commissioner Ajay Kumar has now 
recommended 
stringent measures, including halting the grant 
of future permissions to Raheja Developers, 
until the pending payments are made to ensure 
the compliance.
In a letter to DTCP director Amit Khatri, Kumar 
said, "Raheja Developers may be directed to 
deposit the said amount in the escrow account 
and in case of failure, strict action may be 
taken against the developer or further grant of 
any permission be stopped till the said amount 
is deposited by the developer."
DTPE Amit Madholia said, "If Raheja 
Developers continues to defy orders, 
authorities are likely to escalate the matter, 
with possibilities of legal action and stricter 
penalties to safeguard 
public interest. For now, the residents of 
Vedanta and Atharva anxiously await 
resolution and assurance of their safety."

The district administration officials stressed 
that completing the audit is critical to ensuring 
the safety of thousands of residents. The 
audits were initiated following complaints from 
RWAs 
of these societies, raising concerns about the 
structural integrity of the buildings. The 
developer initially issued a statement but later 
withdrew saying company will take legal 
advise and 
comment later. In Sept 2022, the DTP (E) 
Gurgaon issued memos outlining the terms for 
the structural audits.
The first phase, involving visual inspections, 
was completed after the developer paid the 
initial amount. However, Raheja Developers 
has not deposited the required amounts — Rs 
56.87 
lakh for Vedanta and Rs 20.41 lakh for Atharva 
— for the second phase, which includes critical 
NOT.
RWAs of both societies have repeatedly 
approached the district administration and the 
DTP (E), demanding action against the 
developer for delaying the structural audit 
process.
On Dec 3, 2024, a meeting chaired by the DC 
Ajay Kumar saw Raheja Developers' 
representatives requesting a 20-day extension 
to make the payment.
Over a month has passed and the developer 
has failed to deposit the funds.

Source : Times of India