PUDA has cheated us, allege Sec 71 MIG flat owners

The Super Welfare Association of residents of Sector 70 MIG Super Flats general secretary Devinder Singh Uppal told Newsline that the area of the flats on the same floor differs from 100 to 150 square feet.

PUDA charged the same price for two differently sized flats; the flats constructed over the garages are larger than the others.

According to sources, in response to this allegation PUDA conducted a survey which confirmed that some flats were smaller than others.

According to specifications hollock was to be used in the construction but another wood was actually used in the flats. Residents describe this wood as improperly seasoned and complain that the standard of carpentry is slipshod.Resident Ajay Walia also pointed out that wires do not bear the ISI mark and the wiring is unearthed and poorly done.

No light has been provided in the garages as promised.

Another resident, Tej Singh, said that white cement used for flooring appears to have been adulterated to the extent of 80 per cent with marble powder with the result that the marble chips are already coming out. He further pointed to sloppy workmanship in the tiling of the bathrooms and the cracked and broken tiles used. Rain water enters the houses as the slope of the flooring is not correct.

The residents also identify numerous flaws in plumbing work and finishing and in tiling of the roof.

The flats’ plinth level is below the level of the main road with the result that storm-water does not drain away.

Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority Additional Chief Administrator Depinder Singh, when contacted, said that he will take required steps after personally inspecting the flats.