Archive · 19 May 2025
Trida’s Commercial Complex Remains Vacant Due to High Rents
Imagine a new shopping center that was built, but almost no one moved in.
That's what happened with 'Soubhagya'.
It cost a lot of money to build.
But the rent was too expensive for the small shops and businesses that wanted to move in.
Now, the building is empty and not being used.
The people in charge are saying they are waiting for some permits.
However, the city officials say they never received any requests for permits.
It was meant to be a great place for businesses, but so far, it's not working out.
Trida's 'Soubhagya' commercial complex, completed in 2021, is largely vacant.
Small business owners cite unaffordable rent as a key reason for not renting.
The building is reportedly deteriorating and attracting anti-social elements.
Trida attributes the vacancy to incomplete city corporation permits.
A city official stated no permit applications have been received from Trida.
- Who
- Trida, small business owners, and city officials are involved.
- What
- A commercial complex, 'Soubhagya', built by Trida, is mostly vacant.
- When
- Completed in 2021, but currently underutilized.
- Where
- Erumakuzhy along Killipalam-Attakulangara road in Thiruvananthapuram.
- Why
- Due to unaffordable rents and permit issues.
Trida
City Corporation Official
Occupancy Permits
Trida
The top floor has yet to receive city corporation's permit.
City Corporation Official
The City Corporation has not received any applications from Trida for occupancy permits.
- Construction Cost
- Rs 15 crore
- Completion Year
- 2021
- Approximate Shops/Offices
- 60
- Land Area
- 5.5 acres