From Daulat Baugh To Satguru Shlok

Every society member has received the ‘Feasibility report of Redevelopment Work’ which is based on information stipulated in development control regulations of 1991. It contains the existing facts of the location of the building, area survey summary, and the development potential giving the all the details of each apartment. The development report of the redevelopment work has been prepared by ‘Cove” architect, Soumitra Shende, for various builders who would be interested in undertaking the proposed re-development project, jotting down the points to be considered while submitting their tenders. More details will be discussed during the meeting.

For those of you who are still wondering why the process is so slow, this is the gentle reminder that society want to proceed as per law “MCS ACT 1960” Today the point 4 was completed that required Five architects/PMCs that are either on the “Government Panel” or “Panel of the local authority” should be short-listed for preparing project report. The architect/PMCs should give quotations of their charges. Members can also suggest, at least eight days prior to the meeting, names) along with quotations of the architects/PMCs, as also suggestions, recommendations for the redevelopment. Society selected Mr. Sumitra Shinde (approved by BMC) whose quotation was approved being the lowest, to be paid in two installments, who will prepare the project report of the building plan. Next step is to put advertisement in the paper TIO for city builders to submit their tenders for re-development plan. Once more, the members of the society were reminded that only authorized members...

I know, I know, it’s been 2 months already since we last had the building meeting although we were promised frequent meetings, but this is India and everything works at their own pace. Some of the members have given up hope of ever getting their building redeveloped. It takes too long. This year, there was too much rain and the situation of the building is getting worse. I don't think any house in the building is spared from damage. There is a big, deep fissure on the wall of block B and is quite deep now and needs serious repairs. Few weeks ago, the balconies of the building, which is at the end of our lane collapsed and the debris is still not cleared. Luckily, no body was hurt. But we are hoping that our building does not meet the same fate. Every time I see the block B, I am scare that it might come tumbling down. I only hope it does not. Anyways, next meeting is on 11th October at 7:30pm to approve and appoint a PMC (Project Management Consultant) as per guidelines f...