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Vigilance Inquiry Ordered Into Defects at Mundamveli Apartment Complex
The Mundamveli apartment complex was built to give homes to 77 families.
It was constructed through the LIFE Mission housing program.
The families moved there in 2024.
Soon afterward, residents said toilets leaked and wastewater caused problems.
A septic tank also reportedly overflowed.
Water seeped through some walls and floors.
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has ordered an investigation into how the building was constructed and supervised.
Officials will check whether mistakes were made by the development authority or the construction society.
The chief minister said the building might need to be demolished if repairs cost too much.
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala ordered a Vigilance inquiry into alleged construction lapses at the Mundamveli complex.
The LIFE Mission apartments cost around Rs 17 crore and were built for 77 P&T Colony families.
Residents reported overflowing septic tanks, leaking toilets, and water seepage soon after moving in during 2024.
The inquiry will examine officials from the Greater Cochin Development Authority and the construction cooperative society.
Chief Minister V D Satheesan said demolition could be cheaper than repairing the reportedly extensive defects.
- Who
- Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala ordered the inquiry; officials of the Greater Cochin Development Authority and the Thrissur District Labour Contract Cooperative Society are being examined.
- What
- A Vigilance inquiry will investigate alleged construction and supervision lapses at the Mundamveli apartment complex.
- Where
- The complex is in Mundamveli, Kochi, and houses families formerly living in P&T Colony near Perandoor Canal, Kadavanthra.
- When
- The inquiry was ordered on Wednesday; residents moved into the complex in 2024.
- Why
- Residents reported serious defects, including leaking toilets, wastewater seepage, wall dampness, and an overflowing septic tank.
Key facts
- Project
- Mundamveli apartment complex under the LIFE Mission scheme
- Construction cost
- Around Rs 17 crore
- Residents served
- 77 families from P&T Colony
- Construction agency
- Thrissur District Labour Contract Cooperative Society
- Supervising agency
- Greater Cochin Development Authority engineering wing
- Reported defects
- Overflowing septic tank, leaking toilets, wastewater seepage, and water-damaged walls
- Potential action
- Chief Minister V D Satheesan said demolition may be cheaper than repairs
Quotes
V D Satheesan
Kerala Chief Minister who discussed the condition of the Mundamveli apartment complex
“If someone uses a toilet on the upper floor, it can be heard on the floor below. All the toilets are leaking.”
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