Residents feel vindicated as CM calls for demolition of P&T apartments
The families were shifted from the erstwhile waterlogging-prone P&T Colony in the Gandhi Nagar division of the Kochi Corporation
On September 26, 2026, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan of Kochi affirmed the demand of 78 families residing in the P&T Apartment Complex, stating that the twin structures must be demolished rather than repaired. The families, who had been on an indefinite protest for 67 days, had three key demands: new rehabilitation in houses with title deeds, compensation for the physical and mental trauma endured, and prosecution of those responsible for alleged corruption behind the faulty construction.
The government had recently highlighted the situation, noting that the estimate for repairs had exceeded the original construction cost. Satheesan emphasized the importance of maintaining quality and standards in construction, pointing to the P&T Apartment Complex as an example where leakage issues made it impossible to repair. He questioned the accountability for a project costing crores that was built under the LIFE Mission.
The protesting families expressed gratitude towards the new government, stating that it had acknowledged their plight and promised justice. They urged the government to fulfill its promise and hoped for a personal meeting with the Chief Minister.
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