UP Plans Metropolitan Corp for Noida Following SC Ruling
NOIDA: The UP Industries Department has drafted a proposal for the establishment of a metropolitan corporation in Noida, pending consideration by the state council of ministers. This initiative would necessitate legislative changes, marking a significant shift in Noida’s governance. At present, Noida is administered by the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (Noida Authority), established in 1976 under the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Area Development Act, functioning as an industrial township without a municipal corporation. The governance of notified areas solely rests with the Noida Authority. This proposal stems from a Supreme Court order issued in August of last year, following a…