News: Residents of Adani Aangan protest over safety concern-09-09-2024
Agitated over the continued neglect of their concerns, residents of Adani Aangan in Sector 89A staged a protest on Sunday against the developer for failing to resolve their "safety concerns" in the society. The protest comes over a month after a portion of the boundary wall adjoining the main gate of the society settled, leading to rapid soil erosion that has now reached close to one of the towers in the residential complex. Despite repeated complaints to the developer, the residents allege that no corrective measures have been taken, leaving them feeling vulnerable and unsafe.
"Initially, it was just a small area adjoining the boundary wall that settled, but now, with the soil erosion progressing rapidly, it has become a serious threat to the structural integrity of the tower. This is not the first time. Last year too, the area adjoining the boundary wall settled, damaging a car," said Manoj Kumar, one of the residents.
Launched in 2016, possession of flats started in phases in 2021. Spread across 6 acres, the society has eight towers with 1,050 flats, of which 950 are occupied. "We have been raising this issue for over a month, but the developer has ignored our pleas. Anyone can access the society now with the broken boundary wall. This is a huge security risk, which puts the safety of residents in jeopardy," said Kumar, adding that residents have demanded "immediate action from the developer, including proper reinforcement of the boundary wall, stabilization of the eroded soil, and an assessment of the impact on the nearby tower."
The residents also highlighted several other grievances, including the lack of a 33 kV electricity connection, with the main gate remaining closed since the beginning. Water supply is another concern, as residents rely on a borewell that has a high TDS value, leading to frequent damage to RO systems.
"We bought our homes here with a lot of expectations, but this ongoing issue has shattered our confidence in the developer. We are left with no choice but to protest, as our daily lives are being affected," said Sanjeet Kumar, another resident.
A spokesperson for the Adani Group told TOI, "A portion of the boundary wall settled due to heavy rains in Gurgaon. Our maintenance teams have been working on it since day one, but repairs have been delayed due to the ongoing inclement weather.
We have kept residents informed throughout and ensured transparency in all our communications. In the meantime, we are taking measures to ensure the damaged section does not cause any inconvenience to residents. To address safety concerns, additional manpower has been deployed for round-the-clock surveillance."
