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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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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…