Malibu Towne residents take realtor to task on upkeep issue | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Malibu Towne residents take realtor to task on upkeep issue

Hindustan Times | By, Gurgaon
Apr 25, 2012 12:40 AM IST

Fed up with poor maintenance and lack of facilities, three residents’ welfare associations (RWAs) of Malibu Towne have joined hands to fight against the developer’s decision to carry on with the maintenance work.

Fed up with poor maintenance and lack of facilities, three residents’ welfare associations (RWAs) of Malibu Towne have joined hands to fight against the developer’s decision to carry on with the maintenance work.

HT Image
HT Image

“The maintenance has never been satisfactory for the past 20 years despite regular payments by residents to the builder for facilities like power sub-station, club, community centre and tennis court,” said Vinod Kohli, chairman of RWAs governing council.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

The residents said that the maintenance contract for a swimming pool and a gymnasium of the colony was given to a third party which has increased fee up to Rs. 2,000 from Rs. 500 and also allowed outsiders.

The builder, however, denied the allegations, saying that no outsiders are allowed and the entry fee is Rs. 1,000 and not Rs. 2,000.

“The fee is Rs. 1,000 and children below three years are exempted. We have not allowed any outsider in the two facilities,” said Subhash Sharma, general manager, Malibu Estate Pvt Ltd.

The company was formed by the developer five years ago and was handed over the jobs of maintenance of the colony.

The residents had opposed the move. They sought an explanation about why a separate company was formed and whether it would work in cooperation with the residents or not.

“In 1995, the builder had told residents that a club would be operational in maximum three months and now it is 17 years and the club is not operational,” said Swami Saran Sharma, another member of the governing council.

Gurgaon town planning department has also taken initiative after residents’ repeated complaints.

“I have written a letter to the head office in Chandigarh against the builder’s monopoly and negligence in not making the club functional despite several reminders by the town planning department,” said RK Singh, senior town planner (STP), Gurgaon.

He said the builder is breaching the agreement it has made with the Haryana government.

Unveiling 'Elections 2024: The Big Picture', a fresh segment in HT's talk show 'The Interview with Kumkum Chadha', where leaders across the political spectrum discuss the upcoming general elections. Watch now!

Get Current Updates on India News, Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
  • ABOUT THE AUTHOR
    author-default-90x90

    Dhananjay Jha writes on development authorities, transport, industries, power and other developmental issues in Gurgaon. A journalist for over a decade, he has worked in Delhi and in HT’s Noida bureau.

SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On