Structural audit repairs: district warns builders of action over delays

The district administration has told builders to begin structural audit repair works within 15 days or face administrative action. The warning followed a review meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar with builder representatives and Residents Welfare Associations from 15 societies. Officials said audits are complete in several societies, but recommended repairs remain overdue.

The district administration warned builders of strict action if repair work stayed delayed. The warning followed concerns about safety in housing societies. Officials said many structural audits were finished. Yet several sites had not started the repairs listed in audit reports within set deadlines.

The matter was discussed in a meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner DC Ajay Kumar. Builder representatives and Residents Welfare Associations RWAs attended the session. The meeting covered 15 societies under the first phase of the structural audit process. Officials reviewed audit progress and checked whether repairs and upgrades had begun on time.

Structural audits and repair work timelines

An official statement said audits were completed in several societies. However, the repair and improvement work in the reports was not done on schedule. DC Ajay Kumar asked builders with pending work to start repairs at once. Builders were also told to finish work within the stipulated time frame.

DC Ajay Kumar directed District Town Planner DTP Enforcement Amit Madholia to act against defaulters. Officials said action would follow if builders did not begin work soon. The deputy commissioner set a 15-day window for builders to start repairs. The order applied to cases where work remained stalled after audits.

NDT reports and structural audits monitoring

DC Ajay Kumar also addressed cases with partial checks already completed. The deputy commissioner said repairs must begin where visual inspection and non-destructive test NDT reports were received. Officials said work should not wait once such findings were available. The deputy commissioner also said empanelled agencies should issue final structural audit reports quickly.

Builders were told to speed up work in societies where progress was slow. Empanelled structural auditors were asked to monitor sites regularly. Officials said monitoring should focus on quality and timelines. The aim was to ensure that recommended repairs were completed properly and without further delays.

Residents Welfare Associations RWAs and structural audits compliance

Some RWA representatives asked to handle repairs on their own. The statement said permission was granted with conditions. RWAs could proceed if prescribed standards and procedures were followed. The administration said this option would still require compliance with safety norms and the audit recommendations.

DC Ajay Kumar said the administration remained focused on resident safety. The deputy commissioner said structural audits were an important step for building safety. Officials stressed that builders, auditors, and RWAs all had roles in completing repairs. The administration said it would track compliance and take action where required.

With inputs from PTI