The Kerala government has ordered a Vigilance investigation into the Mundamveli flat complex in Kochi following repeated complaints regarding serious construction defects and safety concerns. Built under the previous Left government's Life Mission housing program, the complex was commissioned in 2024 and currently accommodates 78 families.
Recommended by Minister K.M. Shaji, the inquiry focuses on whether prescribed technical procedures were followed during project execution. Concerns have been raised over the Greater Cochin Development Authority awarding the pre-engineered building contract to TDLC despite the firm lacking prior experience in that construction method.
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Investigators will evaluate if political pressure to deliver rapid housing results caused department technical committees to skip necessary oversight. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan recently stated that the complex should be demolished given the severity of the structural issues.
