GURGAON: More than a week after 3 aged other folks had been allegedly stuck in one of the elevators of tower 6 in DLF-3's Fresco apartments, Otis — the company that maintains lifts in the society — restored its annual maintenance contract with the builder, Unitech. The transfer came on the directions of the sub-divisional magistrate, who had sought solution of the dispute as early as conceivable. TOI has carried a chain of news about elevator system faults in the society.
Otis had suspended the contract with Unitech allegedly over non-payment of maintenance rate dues. Residents had alleged the lifts had been posing danger to their lives. There had been allegations that Unitech had failed to satisfy the December 22 closing date for the contract renewal. SDM Bharat Bhushan had ordered an inquiry after 3 aged other folks had been stuck in the elevator. "As many as 20 automatic rescue devices are dysfunctional in Fresco. This means that our lives are hanging in balance, literally," Nilesh Tandon, RWA secretary, Fresco.
An Otis spokesperson informed that the company had renewed the pact with the builder closing week, nevertheless it came into effect from Tuesday. "The scope of this contract comes under the terms and conditions mentioned in it. Anything above that will be discussed with Unitech," she said. TOI spoke to the SDM, who confirmed that the dispute were solved amicably.
Otis had suspended the contract with Unitech allegedly over non-payment of maintenance rate dues. Residents had alleged the lifts had been posing danger to their lives. There had been allegations that Unitech had failed to satisfy the December 22 closing date for the contract renewal. SDM Bharat Bhushan had ordered an inquiry after 3 aged other folks had been stuck in the elevator. "As many as 20 automatic rescue devices are dysfunctional in Fresco. This means that our lives are hanging in balance, literally," Nilesh Tandon, RWA secretary, Fresco.
An Otis spokesperson informed that the company had renewed the pact with the builder closing week, nevertheless it came into effect from Tuesday. "The scope of this contract comes under the terms and conditions mentioned in it. Anything above that will be discussed with Unitech," she said. TOI spoke to the SDM, who confirmed that the dispute were solved amicably.
Fresco lift snag: Upkeep firm restores contract with builder
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