Over two years after a structural collapse at Chintels Paradiso in Gurugram’s Sector 109 killed two residents, the redevelopment process remains incomplete. Residents have reportedly raised concerns that the developer, Chintels India Pvt. Ltd., is prioritising commercial expansion over rehabilitation.
The collapse in Tower D led to the entire society being declared unsafe by experts from IIT Delhi and other institutions. The Supreme Court subsequently directed the builder to reconstruct the towers and pay rent to displaced residents until the flats are reallocated.
Residents say the options being offered are not in their favour. They can either pay ₹1,000 per square foot towards reconstruction or sell their flats back to the builder at rates between ₹6,500 and ₹7,900 per square foot. Independent estimates place current market rates in the area between ₹11,000 and ₹16,000 per square foot.
Many homeowners, reportedly still paying EMIs along with rent, claim the financial strain is mounting and that they feel pressured to accept the terms. They also allege that the builder is adding new flats to the project as part of the reconstruction—beyond what is needed to house displaced families.
The addition of new units has raised concerns among residents about the intent of the redevelopment. They argue that the focus appears to be on project expansion rather than resolving the existing displacement.
The situation highlights ongoing questions around structural accountability, compensation mechanisms, and the rights of homeowners in large-scale residential projects following construction failures.