Collectors say

Chander Kunj Army in Vyttila | Image Source: File Photos

According to an affidavit filed by the Kerala High Court, the proposed demolition and reconstruction may be about Rs 36 crore higher than the cost of the investment agreed by the Army Welfare Housing Organization (AWHO).

Ernakulam District Collector NSK UMESH submitted the proposal in his affidavit as Chairman of the Local Committee, aiming to oversee the orders of the court to oversee the proposed demolition and reconstruction, and proposed a review in a case filed on 2 February 2025, and presented a review, and presented a review, and presented a part of the apartment. connect.

“According to estimates submitted by public works departments and structural experts, the cost of demolition and reconstruction reached Rs 21.149 crore (2111,49,17,000). The reviewed judgment would note the violation submitted by the violation, which would allow them to invest in 175 Crore’s other scope to negate the other scope of the euro and construct the construction of the euro. The amount required for demolition and reconstruction should be paid by AWHO,” the collector’s affidavit said.

The district committee decided to inspect the location at its first meeting on February 13. A team of demolition experts then visited the Twin Towers and recommended evacuation and immediate removal for safety reasons. According to the inspection, the second meeting was held on February 15, during which time the executive engineer PWD (building) was instructed to prepare for the estimate of demolition and reconstruction.

The affidavit also mentions the requirement of the plane owner that the rental rate set forth in the court order (a term between Rs 21,000 and Rs 23,000) may be revised at much lower than the general market rate. The team consisting of secretary Thripunithura city; executive engineer PWD (building); Kanayannur Tahsildar appointed by the district committee conducted inquiries in the surrounding area and found that rents for 3 BHK apartments ranged from Rs 35,000 to ₹38,000 plus additional service charges. The affidavit says that since the apartments in the tower are mainly 3 bhk luxury and luxury units, the apartment owners are entitled to higher compensation.