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Sridhar Ramayanam   12 July 2015

Apartment association's irresponsible behavior

Hi,

As part of water meter installation works carried out at our apartments the old pipes from the terrace to individual flats were replaced with new PVC pipes but the pipe that connecting the toilets and kitchen was untouched which was where blockages still persisting as per the new plumber appointed by one of the Committee member. Upon his advise of pouring in acid into the pipes, saying that would clear the blockages, we reluctantly agreed to it before getting a firm confirmation from the plumber's end that the acid that is going to be poured into the pipes will not flow through kitchen taps as we got appliances like water purifier, washing machine etc., are connected and they could be damaged.

But shockingly after plumber poured the acid into the pipes from the terrace, acid came out of kitchen pipes also damaging our appliances and also burning the hands.

This has been reported to the Apartments Committee Office to take necessary action to prevent this from happening again and also to compensate for the loss incurred.

Right from the begining our pleas were not given due attention by the Committee members and hasn't responded properly. In spite of repeated follow ups no action has been taken since weeks.

Could you please share the information or necessary steps that we could take and proceed legally in order to deal with this irresponsible Committee.

Thank you.

Regards,

Sridhar

 



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 3 Replies

ADV-JEEVAN PATIL, MUMBAI ( DEEMED/CONVEYANCE OF BUILDING)     12 July 2015

I understand your problem. But bye laws provide for external repair n replacement. Committee should have understood. Bathroom n washbasin pipes also needs to be replaced if bldg is tobe maintained. 2)u can initiate action if damage is causedto u.

ADV-JEEVAN PATIL, MUMBAI ( DEEMED/CONVEYANCE OF BUILDING)     12 July 2015

I understand your problem. But bye laws provide for external repair n replacement. Committee should have understood. Bathroom n washbasin pipes also needs to be replaced if bldg is tobe maintained. 2)u can initiate action if damage is causedto u.

Dr. MPS RAMANI Ph.D.[Tech.] (Scientist/Engineer)     22 July 2015

In which State are you? Are you a co-operating housing society? Acid should never be used in plumbing work. It is even more so in pipes carrying potable water. The person on body who decided to use acid should give compensation. Your Society should first ask the plumber to give compensation. If he does not, ask him in writing through registered AD. If he does not still heed your demand, let the Society collect the complaints of all the affected members and file a complaint before the consumer forum


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