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SNN Raj Corp demolishes tilted 18-storey apartment wing in Bengaluru
SNN Raj Corp on Friday began the controlled demolition of an 18-storey apartment wing in its SNN Raj Etternia project near Kudlu Gate after the building developed a tilt. The wing housed…
SNN Raj Corp on Friday began the controlled demolition of an 18-storey apartment wing in its SNN Raj Etternia project near Kudlu Gate after the building developed a tilt. The wing housed 49 flats in the 972-home residential complex. The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) permitted the demolition after the developer submitted all required permits, including no-objection certificates from fire services, the pollution control board, and other departments.
The company said it voluntarily decided to demolish and rebuild after fresh soil investigations revealed that a critical borehole reading in the original report had been interchanged, leading to an incorrect assessment of soil conditions. A GBA source confirmed that the external agency that gave the soil investigation report had discrepancies, which caused the tilt. The demolition uses specialised controlled dismantling techniques including diamond cutting.
The process is expected to take six months, after which reconstruction of the affected block will begin. The developer said demolition is being done in phases to minimise vibration and dust. The South City Corporation has instructed the builder to follow prescribed procedures for demolition waste management or face action.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The tilt and demolition of a residential tower is rare in Bengaluru but not unprecedented. In 2023, the state government formed a technical committee after cracks appeared in high-rises in several areas, including Whitefield. Under the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Act and local municipal by-laws, the builder bears full liability for structural defects within the project's defect liability period, typically five years. The GBA's town planning wing has the authority to withhold occupancy certificates and impose penalties if safety norms are violated. The 49 affected flat buyers are entitled to either a refund with interest or a replacement flat under the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) framework. RERA Karnataka may examine whether the developer disclosed the soil investigation discrepancies in its original project filings. The demolition and reconstruction timeline means those families will wait at least six months before new construction starts.
Source: thehindu.com
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