Residents Abandon Zirakpur Housing Complex Amid Power Crisis and Developer Negligence
Chandigarh: ₹45/unit power, 11-hour outages, residents flee housing complex
Hindustan Times
Image: Hindustan Times
Residents of the Sushma Valencia housing complex in Zirakpur, Punjab, India, are fleeing due to severe power outages and neglect by developers. With electricity costs soaring to ₹45 per unit and maintenance issues unresolved, nearly half of the 700 units are now vacant.
- 01Almost half of the residents have left the Sushma Valencia housing complex due to power and maintenance issues.
- 02Electricity costs have surged to ₹45 per unit, causing financial strain on remaining residents.
- 03The complex has been without adequate maintenance since mid-March, leading to a crisis in essential services.
- 04Residents are attempting to establish a resident welfare association to manage the complex.
- 05The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited has cited developer non-compliance as a barrier to securing permanent electricity connections.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Residents of the Sushma Valencia housing complex in Zirakpur, Punjab, India, are facing a crisis as nearly 300 out of 700 residential units have been vacated due to severe power outages and neglect from developers. Since mid-March, the developers have ceased maintenance, leading to skyrocketing electricity costs, which have surged to ₹45 per unit from nearly ₹7 per unit. The complex relies on diesel generators, with daily operational costs ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh, expected to rise further due to unpaid rental dues. Residents have been forced to collect an emergency fund to maintain essential services, as the complex lacks direct municipal water connections and has seen a drastic reduction in security personnel. A delegation of residents met with Punjab's chief minister's office, seeking intervention. The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has stated that permanent electricity connections cannot be granted until developers comply with regulatory requirements, which remain unfulfilled. The situation has prompted discussions about the potential for the project to be classified as 'abandoned' if no resolution is reached within three months.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The ongoing power crisis and developer negligence are forcing residents to abandon their homes, leading to financial strain and uncertainty for those remaining.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
What should be done to address the housing crisis in Zirakpur?
Connecting to poll...
More about Punjab State Power Corporation Limited
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.







