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Noida’s Metro Council Transformation Requires Legal Changes

NOIDA: If the UP government considers restructuring Noida Authority into a metropolitan council, as directed by the Supreme Court, it must amend the UP Industrial Area Development Act of 1976, which established the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (Noida). Such an amendment would be intricate and time-consuming, necessitating extensive consultations and relying heavily on the political commitment of the state, according to former officials. The Supreme Court instructed the UP government on Wednesday to evaluate the transition from the industrial development authority to a metropolitan council aimed at promoting people-centric governance. This recommendation stemmed from a report by a Special…

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SC mandates fresh SIT to investigate Noida officials and builders’ collusion

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has instructed the establishment of a new Special Investigation Team (SIT) by the Uttar Pradesh Police to probe allegations of collusion between NOIDA Authority officials and builders regarding inflated land acquisition compensation claims paid to farmers. A bench consisting of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi has ordered the formation of a new SIT comprising three IPS officers to replace the previous team. The Supreme Court has also prohibited project development in Noida without an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and prior court approval of the report by the green bench. The court mandated that the…

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Noida Authority to Revoke Allotments of Encroached Plots

NOIDA: Residents in several Noida areas who are extending balconies, constructing extra rooms, or encroaching on Authority land may soon face plot cancellations if they disregard repeated warnings. The Noida Authority has opted to revoke the allotment of plots for owners engaged in encroachments, even after receiving two notices under Section 10 of the UP Industrial Area Development Act. CEO Lokesh M instructed officials on Friday to place notices directly on properties if the allottees do not acknowledge them, ensuring that no one can claim they were unaware. During a review meeting, he directed the asset department officials to compile…

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Noida Builders Push for Rehab Policy Amid Sports City Stalemate

NOIDA: Developers are calling on the UP government to establish a rehabilitation policy akin to that of stalled group housing projects, in order to break the deadlock surrounding Sports City. This request is based on the recommendations from the Amitabh Kant committee. The builders propose to settle their recalculated dues by paying 25% within 60 days and the remainder over a three-year period. This appeal is particularly significant as over 8,000 residents currently occupy homes in Sports City across sectors 78, 79, and 150, with another 20,000 awaiting possession. Credai (Western UP), representing builders, emphasized that although Sports City developments…

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SC Hearing Next Week: Sports City Builders Begin Repayment

NOIDA: In response to notices from the Noida Authority, several builders engaged in the Noida Sports City projects have begun settling their outstanding dues. A notable action includes a consortium partner of the Sector 150 Sports City project, led by Lotus Green Constructions, which has made a payment of Rs 80 crore. Officials indicated that other consortium partners in this project have also shown readiness to make payments and are expected to do so shortly. Back in March, the Authority issued notices mandating developers to clear longstanding dues within one month, as per a high court directive from February. Outstanding…

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NGT Requests New Report on Illegal Noida Buildings

NOIDA: The National Green Tribunal has expressed concern over the Noida Authority’s inadequate response to issues of illegal residential and commercial constructions. The tribunal, led by Justice Prakash Srivastava on July 28, has ordered the Authority to provide a new affidavit within three weeks detailing individuals, properties, projects, and their specific locations. The projects identified by the petitioner’s lawyer, Akash Vashishtha, include Pristine Greens and Krishna Elite Homes in Bisrakh Jalalpur village, Greater Noida West, which are being developed on agricultural and residential land. Other projects named include Trinity High Street in Jalpura, Vihaan Heritage in Bisrakh, Subodh Bhati Market…

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Noida Authority to Create New Policy for Construction Workers

NOIDA: In an effort to improve living conditions for the increasing construction workforce in the city, the Noida Authority is formulating a policy that may mandate developers and contractors to establish labor camps offering hygienic accommodation with essential amenities, such as toilets, clean water, electricity, and waste management systems, prior to commencing any construction projects. The proposed policy could also include welfare measures, providing access to medical assistance, regular health check-ups, and schooling for children accompanying their working parents. At present, many workers live in makeshift shelters near construction sites, which often lack safety and hygiene. “The planning department has…

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HC Asks Noida Authority: OCs for Lotus Boulevard Granted Without STPs?

NOIDA: The Allahabad High Court has instructed the Noida Authority to provide a comprehensive affidavit detailing the process by which occupancy certificates (OCs) were issued for the Lotus Boulevard project, despite claims concerning incomplete sewage treatment facilities. This order, dated July 7, was in response to a petition lodged by the apartment owners’ association, which asserted that the essential sewage treatment plants (STPs) were not operational when the certificates were granted. The bench, comprising Justices Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Vinod Diwakar, has mandated that the Authority’s CEO submit the affidavit by the next hearing scheduled for July 16. The report…

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Lotus 300 AOA Questions Noida Authority on 228 Unregistered Flats

NOIDA: The apartment owners association (AOA) of Lotus 300, a condominium located in Sector 107, has issued a legal notice to the Noida Authority for allegedly ignoring Supreme Court orders related to the registration of flats. According to AOA officials, despite receiving occupancy (OC) and completion certificates (CC) for four towers with a total of 228 flats on April 22, the registration process has not progressed. The AOA has expressed concerns about initiating contempt proceedings to safeguard the rights of homebuyers. AOA president Bhuwan Chaturvedi stated that 25 flat owners from towers 3 to 6 had completed their purchases and…

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Noida Authority May Contest HC Ruling on Lease Rent Waivers

NOIDA: The Noida Authority has opted to challenge an Allahabad High Court ruling that annulled the state’s decision to revoke lease rent waivers previously granted to various real estate firms under the “zero period” policy. This policy is designed to offer relief against delays that developers cannot control, emphasizing the need to protect revenue and maintain policy consistency. During a meeting on June 14, the Authority’s board decided to contest the High Court’s April 23 decision, made in response to a petition by Greatvalue Projects India. The Authority asserts that the lease rent waivers contradict its established policy, which categorically…