GURUGRAM, August 3: Serious concerns over construction quality and structural safety have surfaced at Breeze Global Heights in Sector-33, Sohna, after a large portion of ceiling plaster reportedly collapsed inside a residential flat, prompting residents to demand an independent structural audit of the entire housing complex.
According to residents, the incident occurred in Flat No. 803 of Tower-10, nearly six years after possession of the apartment was handed over. While no injuries were reported, residents said the collapse could have resulted in a major accident had anyone been present beneath the falling plaster.
The incident has reignited concerns about the quality of construction in the affordable housing project, which houses more than 1,600 families across 21 residential towers. Residents alleged that the ceiling collapse is not an isolated maintenance issue but a warning sign that warrants a comprehensive assessment of the structural health of the buildings.
“This is not merely a maintenance issue—it is a matter of public safety. A residential building should not witness ceiling plaster falling within just six years of possession. Today it is plaster; tomorrow it could be a structural component. Authorities must act before a tragedy occurs,” a resident of the society said.
Following the incident, residents have urged the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), district administration, municipal authorities, Haryana RERA and the builder to conduct an immediate structural safety audit through an independent government-approved structural engineer.
They have also sought inspection and repair of potentially unsafe ceilings, beams, balconies and other structural elements, besides fixing accountability for alleged construction defects and ensuring compensation wherever applicable.
Residents said the latest episode has added to a list of civic and infrastructure concerns that have been raised in the society over the years, including issues related to water supply, sewage management, maintenance and overall construction quality.
The Resident Welfare Association (RWA) and homeowners have advised residents to inspect their flats for visible cracks, seepage, dampness, bulging plaster or hollow sounds from walls and ceilings, and report any such signs immediately.
Residents have appealed to the district administration to treat the matter as a public safety concern and initiate an urgent inspection to prevent any untoward incident.