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The details of the reports are submitted by three the Structural Auditors.

The chairman asked representative of Nayan Dholakia Structural Engineer (Chartered Engineer) (For Tenants) to justify their statement that structural

9.ao.377-21.doc repairs on urgent basis with eviction, structural repairs under C-2A category. Discussion regarding observations consultants states that a) Doors & windows don't close-Nil. b) Column and steel exposed

k) OHT/Column conditions-Ok. l) Parapet at terrace- Ok. m) Chajjas-Cracks are seen in many chajjas.

n) Common areas- o) Toilet blocks-Heavy leakages are seen at all the floors. p) Terrace/water proofing-Done. After discussion the Chairman asked the consultant to elaborate regarding method and cost of repairing the structure, the consultant said that the nature & methodology of repairs is by epoxy modified mortar, polymer modified mortar, micro concreting and projected repair cost is about 1700/- per sq.ft. (approx).

"12. I have perused the structural audit report submitted by the plaintiff. The structural auditor on perusal of the said report. The said auditor come to the conclusion that the suit building falls under C2-A category. The term C2-A means to be evacuated or partially demolish requiring the major structural repair and the repairs should be carried out within two months. So the auditor also suggest for partial and evacuation from the suit property. On the other hand structural auditor of the landlord stated in his report that the building falls under C-1 category. The structural auditor in his report had stated that concrete badly deteriorated hence taking core test is not possible. The auditor further stated in his report that it was not possible to extract concrete sample since concrete is badly deteriorated so the structural auditor gave explanation why he had not carried out over test chemical analysis and cement aggregate ratio. It is undisputed fact that suit building is more than fifty years old.
Category Description C-1 Unsafe/Dangerous/inhabitable structures need to be vacated and demolished.
C-2A Partially Unsafe/Dangerous/structures requiring Major structural repairs by partially vacating the dangerous part of structure.
C-2B Structures requiring Major structural repairs without vacating the structure.
C-3 Minor repairs.