Tilted apartment wing: Developer begins demolition, 49 flats to be rebuild
SNN Raj Corp has begun the controlled demolition of an 18-storey apartment wing in Bengaluru after a soil investigation error caused the building to tilt. The developer plans to reconstruct the 49 flats following independent third-party verification and improved safety assessments.
Why it matters
This incident highlights critical lapses in construction safety protocols and the importance of accurate soil testing in high-density urban development.
SNN Raj Corp. on Friday commenced the controlled demolition of an 18-storey apartment wing comprising 49 flats in its SNN Raj Etternia, a 972-home residential project near Kudlu Gate, after the wing developed a tilt and the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) permitted its demolition.
A GBA source told The Hindu that they had sought a no-objection certificate from multiple departments, including fire and emergency services, the pollution control board, and others. “We had also asked for an action plan to demolish the wing to ensure the safety of nearby buildings. They have submitted all required permits; thus, the permission was accorded,” the officer said.
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