The College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET) has begun inspecting fishermen’s flats near Vizhinjam harbour after residents reported plaster and portions of ceilings falling from the buildings within seven years of handover, prompting the Thiruvananthapuram corporation to examine possible construction lapses.
The inspection is intended to assess the structural condition of the residential complex and establish the nature and extent of the reported defects. Residents have raised concerns that falling debris could injure occupants, according to a report by Times of India – Thiruvananthapuram.
The flats were constructed and handed over to beneficiaries during the previous LDF-led corporation administration. The current civic administration is seeking a technical assessment before determining whether the deterioration resulted from construction-related lapses or other defects.
Mayor V V Rajesh has expressed concern over possible irregularities in the construction and said the matter requires detailed examination. He visited the flat complex late Friday as the technical inspection began.
The inspection follows complaints from residents that parts of the buildings have deteriorated significantly despite the housing complex being handed over less than seven years ago. The reported failure of plaster and ceiling sections has shifted attention to the quality of construction and the condition of housing provided to the fishing community near the harbour.
The technical assessment is expected to help the corporation determine the extent of the damage and identify the next steps. The supplied report does not specify the number of affected flats, the total project cost, the agency that executed the construction, or whether the corporation has ordered immediate repairs or evacuation measures.
