Illegal mezzanine floors hiding floor index for maintenance invoice

Mezzanine floors are raised platforms that are constructed and supported by steel columns and are completely independent of the infrastructure of the building. Mezzanine floors help in adding floor space to empty air space.

It requires no permission from authorities concerned becasue it is an internal alteration without affecting the structure. 

Often, a mezzanine is low-ceilinged and projects in the form of a balcony.

Therefore the authorities cannot take any action on it even if you report this

In my apartment, the mezzanine/RCC floors were built by using the existing pillars for support. What about these

Rebuttal to the Advocate's Argument
Thank you for your feedback. While the legal principle you mentioned is correct in general, it does not apply to our specific case. Our situation is not about a minor internal alteration, but about severe structural violations that compromise the building's integrity.The key distinction is that the mezzanine floors were not "supported by steel columns and... completely independent of the infrastructure of the building."

Instead, the flat owners directly modified the core infrastructure by:

Punching into load-bearing columns: This is a direct assault on the building's primary support system, as visualized in the structural-damage-diagram artifact. A column is not a simple wall; it's a critical component that cannot be altered without an official structural safety audit.

Cutting into beams: Beams are designed to transfer the building's load. Modifying them is a structural violation that creates a point of failure, risking collapse.

Adding a new concrete slab: This adds a massive, unplanned weight (a dead load) to the structure, a weight it was never designed to carry.

These actions are not "internal alterations." They are illegal structural modifications that directly contravene building codes and endanger every resident. The CMDA notice and the High Court orders are already evidence that this is a matter of legal non-compliance, not a simple bye-law dispute.

I believe this distinction is crucial to our case and should be the central point of our argument against the Managing Committee and the violators.

Hello,
To manage a society where 9 out of 16 duplex flats have owners and the rest may be vacant or rented, here’s a short and effective approach:

 Key Steps to Deal with Partial Ownership in a Society:

- Form a Core Committee: Start with the 9 owners to establish a basic resident welfare association (RWA) or society committee.
- Define Responsibilities: Assign roles for maintenance, security, and finance—even if informal at first.
- Engage Renters & Vacant Units: Reach out to tenants and absentee owners to encourage participation or at least financial contribution.
- Set Clear Rules: Draft basic guidelines for shared spaces, payments, and dispute resolution.
- Transparency & Communication: Use WhatsApp or notice boards to keep everyone informed and involved.

Even with partial ownership, a proactive and inclusive approach builds trust and keeps the society functional.

Best Regards,
Thomas Henry