Mohali, Feb. 12 -- Unrepaired roads greet visitors at the entrance of Emaar Sector 105, with broken patches, uneven surfaces and potholes lining several internal stretches, including the road outside the developer's sales office. In some places, residents have placed bricks over damaged portions to prevent vehicles from dipping into deep holes.

Amid growing frustration, residents have suspended payment of common area maintenance (CAM) charges, alleging prolonged neglect of basic infrastructure and mounting safety hazards. The decision was taken during a general body meeting of the residents' welfare association (RWA).

During a visit to the sector, HT found multiple stretches of road in disrepair. Patchwork repairs had peeled off at seve...