Haryana Transport and Housing Minister Krishan lal Panwar on Monday was directed to get the re-assessment of safety standards of 720 flats being constructed at Amravati Enclave, Pinjore, done by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi. These flats were being constructed for people belonging to economically weaker sections.
Panwar gave these directions in a meeting with officers of Housing Board, Haryana Rural Development Authority, Irrigation Department, Town and Country Planning Department and DlF Company here on Monday.
Notably, Panwar had conducted surprise inspection of these flats on September 21 and expressed concern over their safety standards.
It was informed in the meeting that earlier, the assessment of safety standards of these flats was conducted by IIT, Roorkee.
The Minister said that these flats were being constructed near Kaushalya Dam. Therefore, in order to ensure proper safety, re-assessment of safety standards of these flats should also be get done by IIT, Delhi.