Chennai Civic Body Halts Iyra Properties Work Over Cracks
Representative image created by AI CHENNAI: Following significant cracks appearing in roads and buildings in Velachery, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) issued a stop-work order to Iyra Properties for damages due to inadequate construction practices. According to a notice under the Town and Country Planning Act of 1971, GCC mandated the realtor to cease work on Seshadripuram First Main Road due to damage observed in roads, buildings, stormwater drains, and sewer systems. GCC indicated that the roadways and stormwater drainage system collapsed as a result of improper piling and shoring practices at the site. IIT Madras has been engaged to…