Analysis of High Maintenance cost for April-12 to March-13 for Raheja Vistas-Urgent !

[navneet surana]

Dear All,

 

Recently I'm in receipt of a letter from Matrix annexed with Maintenance bill. This letter is enclosed for your ready reference. Its an endoresement of the yearly maintenance expenses (April-12 to March-13) by the CA S N Doshi & Associates. I'm sure all must have received the same. Not sure if the members represnetative have already taken up the subject matter with the Raheja / Matrix represntatives.

In lack of any inputs and communication, I'm taking liberty to write a brief analysis to bring forth the reality staring us today. Total Maintenance bill for both buildings as per the CA's report is whopping Rs 3894108. i.e approx Rs 39 lakhs ! Extremely high by any standards for a twin building society with no club house and swimming pool.

 

I checked with Matrix team , they said the attached letter is for one building 1A and same applies for 1B as well. When i asked for certain break-ups and explanations of certain elements (marked in Red in the below table ) thier words were - let the members representative fix up a meeting , we are ready to share all details. We won't share it with each individuals. This is the trigger point for my writing to you all.

 

Request to take out a moment to reflect. I would urge the representatives to take this up with Matrix so as to get clarity on each elements of expenses. In case this exercise has been already, then we request them to share details with all members.

Thanks for your time and patience and await response.

 

MATRIX INTEGRATED FACILITIES AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PVT LTD
STATEMENT OF MAINTENANCE EXPENSES FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2012 TO MARCH 2013 BUILDING 1A NIBM -PUNE- AN ANALYSIS!
				Analysis
S.No	Nature of Expenses	Amount for 1A bldg	TOTAL for 1A&1B BLDGS	Average Salary/Person/Month (An Approximation)	No of Person Deployed Per day	REMARKS
1	Housekeeping services	148090	296180	6000	4	Looks Ok.
2	Engineering services	125927	251854	10000	2	Ok. I think 2 shifts operations / day
3	Security services	723327	1446654	7000	17	Looks High. Could be salary assumption may be wrong.
4	Site staff cost	240372	480744	40000	1	Full time manager for the facility is unwanted & this could be managed on part time basis- 2 half days per week visit for follow-ups. I've already written on this multiple times to Mr Anil and Matrix team.
5	Repairs and Maintenance - Building	15599	31198			Ok.
6	Repairs and Maintenance - P & M	101744	203488			Is this related to Lift & Other AMC? Not sure.
7	Consumables	35642	71284			Is it to do with water Treatment? Not sure.
8	Common area Electricty & others	548235	1096470			We need a split of electricity & water cost. This seems to be very high. Is there a proper record of water receipt & consumptions and also meter for electricity consumption for common areas?
9	Insurance	8118	16236			Ok.
	Grand Total (in INR)	1947054	3894108
	Area in Sq ft	56715	113430
	Rate per sqft P.A	34.33049	34.33049458
	Rate per sqft P.M	2.860875	2.860874548

 

Regards,

Navneet Surana

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[mohanlal...@googlemail.com]

As we visit Pune once a month we are unable to to physically present there for the meetings with Matrix and others. I fully support and appreciate for the work you are putting in.

I  was in Pune in December last year for a few weeks . This was the first time we stayed in the flat. We contacted Mr.Kulkarni regarding a greaser which was not working . One one came to check if and found to faulty.i have on several occasions contacted Mr.Kulkarni to see if this can be replaced. On one occasion he put the phone down on me. This is not the way to treat people who at the end of day are reponsible for their monthly cheque.

Thanking you again for all the hard work you all putting in . And good luck.

Dr m Aggarwal 

Flat 403A.

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[vikram sood]

Good day All,

Firstly I would like to thank all members who are actively doing something about all these issues coming up.

K Raheja has been a bit of a disappointment as they still haven't provided us with the promised Club House & Pool. Wonder if it is ever going to take shape.

As far as this Matrix issue goes, can't we just replace them with a service provider of our choice? Even if it means that we pay off their dues once & for all & show them the door. I am not sure why are we still sticking with them. They should be booted out ASAP.

What are the implications going to be for carrying on paying the maintenance bill at Rs. 1.50/psf. Are all members still paying this amount or are paying up the billed amount?

Best regards,

Vikram S. Sood

1102A 

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Sent: Sunday, 25 August 2013 4:45 PM
Subject: Re: Analysis of High Maintenance cost for April-12 to March-13 for Raheja Vistas-Urgent !

[mohanlal...@googlemail.com]

We are paying at the rate of 1.50.

Flat 403 A

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[navneet surana]

Dear Committee Members,

 

Firstly let me thank you all if you have already taken up this issue and are in discussion with the Matrix management to undertsand the cost break up in details and check out where are the potential to reduce the same. In case this is progressing , then please update all members of the society on the same. Else please let us know whats the plan ahead to break the ice. Do we call them for a meeting at Society and get details (which they are unlikely to do, as they mentioned they can divulge the information only to a group of represnetatives and not in public).

 

Also any updates on the letter submitted to Raheja management on all issues pertaining to Raheja Vistas. Its quite a time (almost 2 months for the same).

 

Would appreciate a timely communication from any of the committee member.

 

Best regards & thanking you all on behalf of society members,

 

Navneet Surana

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