Jain Housing and Construction has taken a step towards ensuring the restoration and revival of the Jains Westminster residential complex. In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jains Westminster Owners Welfare Association Saligramam, Jain Housing and Construction said it has committed to reimbursing expenses related to repairs, rectification, and renovation conducted by the association.
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Under the terms of the MoU, Jain Housing and Construction will work closely with the association to assess the extent of repairs needed for the Jains Westminster complex. If the building is repairable, the renowned property developer has pledged to bear the costs of structural repairs.
The collaboration between the two entities emphasises restitution as the primary goal, with the restoration of the homeowners' quality of life taking precedence over business considerations, the companies said in a joint statement.
Through this partnership, both entities are poised to restore the splendour of the Jains Westminster residential complex and provide homeowners with a secure and comfortable living environment, they said.
V Rajendran, a former secretary of the Association of Consulting Civil Engineers said that the structural deterioration observed in the complex can be attributed to the corrosive effects of chloride.
The structural consultant responsible for the complex has stated that the structural damage is not a result of any design or quality-related issues. Notably, there were no complaints regarding the building's structure during the initial five years of occupancy. However, in 2019, the appearance of cracks in both columns and beams prompted a more thorough examination, revealing that chloride-induced corrosion was the root cause.
In response, Jain Housing enlisted the services of a specialised agency to carry out the necessary repairs. Despite these initial efforts, disagreements over the appropriate repair methods led to a halt in the rectification work, instigated by the Jains Westminster Owners Welfare Association. This suspension of the rectification work by the Welfare Association endured for a period of approximately 28 months.
Jain Housing and Construction has set forth specific conditions to complete repairs as part of the restoration process. Upon the conclusion of all repairs and rectification, the builder will commission an assessment from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) and a government-recognized agency.
First Published:Sept 21, 2023 11:51 AM IST
