The developer of Ajmera Cityscapes in Kandivli, on Tuesday, handed over the 23-storeyed building to the civic body for COVID-19 purposes. The 303 flats in the complex will be converted into isolation wards. Work on cleaning the premises and installing the beds has begun to have a 1,000-bed isolation ward ready for use soon.

Developer Alpesh Ajmera of Ajmera Cityscapes is also a member of the Brihanmumbai Developers Association. He handed over his permission letter to deputy municipal commissioner Shankarwar and assistant municipal commissioner (R-South) Sanjay Kurade on May 16.