District Administration Issues One-Week Ultimatum to AWHO for Chander Kunj Towers Demolition Contract
The district administration in Kochi has given the Army Welfare Housing Organisation (AWHO) one week to sign a demolition contract for Chander Kunj Army Towers, with threat of contempt of court proceedings if the deadline is missed. The dispute stems from structural problems identified by the Kerala High Court and ongoing payment disputes between AWHO and apartment owners. The resolution is significant as it affects 24 families awaiting rent payments and requires coordination between multiple stakeholders on demolition and reconstruction timelines.
The Kochi district administration has issued a strict ultimatum requiring AWHO to sign a demolition contract for Chander Kunj Army Towers within seven days, with contempt of court proceedings threatened for non-compliance. The decision was made at a special meeting chaired by District Collector G. Priyanka on Tuesday, following a Kerala High Court order citing serious structural defects. The dispute involves multiple issues: 24 apartment owners have not received rent for six months beginning March, along with one-time shifting charges of ₹30,000, prompting a contempt petition filed earlier this year. The administration has directed AWHO to pay demolition costs upfront if the contract is not signed within the deadline and has ordered advance rent payments to apartment owners. A 15-day consultation period has been set for resolving disputes over apartment key handover, with unresolved matters to be escalated to the tahsildar level. A sub-committee led by the Fort Kochi Revenue Divisional Officer will continue weekly reviews to ensure compliance with demolition and reconstruction processes.
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AWHO given ultimatum to sign pact on demolition of Chander Kunj towers in a week
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