A 40-storey Mulund tower, home to 400-odd families, has become hell over alleged shoddy work and lack of basic necessities even after handing over the flats to residents four years ago. Tirumala Habitats plunged into darkness for over 24 on Tuesday following a short circuit, prompting the residents to file a police complaint. They listed many problems—from malfunctioning lifts to missing safety glasses on higher floors—in the building where flats cost between Rs 2.25 crore and Rs 5.5 crore. 

The residents alleged that the builder hasn’t fulfilled several promises and is only issuing new deadlines. The developer accepted that there has been a delay in completing some works and promised to finish them as soon as possible. Constructed by Transcon Developers, Tirumala Habitats at Govardhan Nagar has 415 2-4-BHK flats. Residents said about 90 per cent of the apartments have been sold but those who have moved in are now regretting their decision.