Ghaziabad-based doctor fined for sharing visiting card with GMC commissioner

Municipal Commissioner Dinesh Chandra is known for his steadfast approach and unwavering attitude. Its glimpses was seen on Thursday when he fined a Ghaziabad-based doctor who offered him a visiting card made of plastic. The Commissioner accepted the card but fined Rs 500 for this offence.

The doctor, Manoj Goswami had come to raise an issue of illegal ramp near his home. Chandra's staffs informed that after entering the office, Goswami introduced himself and offered his visiting card after exchanging pleasantries.

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That is when, Chandra told Goswami that he will have to fine him for doing this. Perplexed Goswami asked why? Chandra told him that he should be knowing that use of plastic is prohibited in Ghaziabad and that is why, he will have to impose fine for committing this offence. Embarrassed Goswami paid the fine and then their meeting resumed.

Goswami had came to inform the Municipal Commissioner that he will break the ramp built outside his house by himself.

Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC) had started a campaign to break the illegal ramps made by independent houses in the city. The corporation, through public announcement, is informing the residents to break their illegally built ramps by themselves otherwise corporation will take action against it.

Use of plastic is prohibited in Uttar Pradesh and could attract fine ranging between Rs 100 to 50,000. In 2016, the use of plastic measuring below 50 microns was prohibited which extended to all kinds of plastic and its carry bags including thermocol products from October 2018.

Since the day, Chandra has joined GMC as Municipal Commissioner, he is spearheading a campaign to discourage the public from using plastic.

On Wednesday, during an inspection at Kanwar camps, he urged Kanwariyas not to use plastic and thermocol items such as cups, plates, spoons, bottles etc. He ensured that the food and water will be provided to them in steel utensils.

Last month, he had fined a sweets shop owner when he offered him a packet of sweets wrapped in a plastic cover.

Noida: Supertech Capetown charging extra amount for electricity supply

Apartment Owners Association of Supertech Capetown, a high rise residential society in Sector 74, Noida on Wednesday lodged a complaint with Chairman of Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum (CGRF), D K Srivastava, claiming that the developer is charging extra amount for electricity supply.

In the complaint, the AoA told the court that the developer collected a sum of Rs 20,000 per kva excluding taxes from each resident for giving power supply to their flats. The amount being charged is exorbitant as compared to the prescribed rates by the distribution company, i.e. Rs 400 per kva, the complaint stated.

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The complainants further pointed at the developer's persent load for the electricity supply, stating that he is authorised to provide only 6000 kva power, but he is illegally selling 15000 kva to the residents. They complained that the developer is allegedly levying several other charges on residents.

The AoA said that though the public distribution company issued instructions for the developer for taking corrective measures against these alleged illegal charges, but the developer failed to adhere to the instruction of the company. It forced them to move court seeking relief from these charges and supply deficiency.

UPERC to hear public grievances related to proposed power tariff hike

Responding on the series of complaints by the electricity users in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad against Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limted’s (UPPCL) proposal to hike electricity tariff, the regulatory body – Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) to organise a public hearing on July 26.

Issuing a public notice, the office of Noida Power Corporation Limited (regional office Greater Noida) has invited the consumers to be present and put their grievances before the UPERC team.

The public hearing will be held at Expo Center Noida, A 11, Sector 62 in Noida. It will commence at 11 am. “You are hereby informed that the UPERC is convening a public hearing on annual revenue requirement and tariff for financial year 2019-20. You are kindly invited to attend the same,” NPCL’s advisory read.

CitySpidey had earlier reported that the monthly electricity bills are definitely going to burn a hole in the pockets of residents. Residents of Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad had opposed this proposed hike in power tariff. However, the Uttar Pradesh government has recently approved UPPCL’s proposal.

UPPCL has proposed an increase in the rates of domestic power by more than 25 per cent to Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC).

Against the current tariff of Rs 4.90 per unit for first 150 units, the tariff is proposed to increase by 26 per cent to Rs 6.20 per unit. Similarly, for the slabs of 150-300 units, 300-500 units and 500 and beyond, the increase in tariffs would vary from 12-20 per cent.

Meanwhile, in the commercial segment, 1-15 per cent hike in rates is proposed while rural households will also face the brunt of this spike. Besides, the rate of fixed charge is also proposed to go up by 10 per cent. The fixed charge for urban household will be hiked to Rs 110 per KW from current Rs 100 per KW.

UPPCL has submitted the proposed power tariff structure for 2019-20 with UPERC for vetting and final approval. Now, UPERC would conduct public hearing and later, issue a public notice before taking a call on the proposed tariff order.

Gurugram RWAs to be felicitated for their green initiatives

With an aim to recognise residents work towards the environment, the Buland Awaaz Welfare Society in association with Residents Welfare Association Sector 27 Gurugram is going to organise Gurugram Green Award on July 28.

The event will be held at a community centre located in Sector 27 Gurugram.

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Total 130 awards will be presented to several RWAs, social organisation, educational institutions and individuals in various categories.

Mahendra Yadav, President of Sector 27 RWA said, "The award aims to encourage and inspire others to do their bit towards clean and green Gurugram. We have selected 65 RWAs across Gurugram who have done immensely good work in maintaining cleanliness and increasing greenery in their sectors."

Kuldeep Hindustani from Buland Awaaz Welfare society informed that the programme will have a series of activities, including massive plantation drive, talk show, felicitation ceremony, cultural programme and more.

Flat Owners Federation of Ghaziabad seeks ban on construction of high rises

Flat Owners Federation of Ghaziabad has demanded a ban on construction of high-rise buildings for next five years in the city. The demand has come after citing decreasing forest area in the city and rising levels of pollution.

In a General Body Meeting held on Monday, the federation tabled this demand in front of its members.

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“We are demanding a ban on construction because trees are being cut to make way for the high rise buildings,” said TP Tyagi the president of Flat Owners Federation.

Tyagi also gave a reason behind this demand. “Local administration, development authority, municipal corporation and several NGOs are doing regular plantation to increase the tree cover in the city, yet, their efforts are failing to fetch results,” he said.
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Tyagi also suspected the administration's data showing large number of plantations.  “In 2017, around 30,000 trees were said to be planted near Hindon River in presence of Meerut Commissioner in just one day. Currently, only 26 sq kms of forest area remains in Ghaziabad as per satellite mapping whereas four years ago, this was 49 sq kms,” Tyagi said.

“It means that either trees have not been planted or else government claims are wrong,” he remarked.

Tyagi went on saying that increase in high rises have decreased the forest cover and badly affected the ecosystem and environment.

He added, “Concrete jungles are increasing and real jungles are decreasing. The decrease in tree cover is affecting the monsoon and the overuse of groundwater is making it scary. As a result, the groundwater is on a verge of extinction and air pollution is at an all-time high in the city.”

Indirapuram: Shipra Estate delays salary, housekeeping staff on strike

More than 50 housekeeping staff at three high-rises of Shipra Estate Limited (SEL) in Indirapuram are on strike since Sunday after a continuous delayed salary.

A team of 50 workers and two supervisors employed in housekeeping divison of Shipra Krishna Vista, Shipra Srishti, and Shipra Neo have not received their salary for the month of June. “We were supposed to receive it by 10th of July. Then we were told that our salary will be credited by July 18. When we did not even receive it after the 18th, we decided to go on strike,” said a housekeeping staff.

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When asked whether they questioned their employer for the delay, the workers said that even their employer has not received payment for more than two months. The housekeeping staff at these three housing societies are provided by BVG India Limited. The agency is in contract with SEL for housekeeping needs at these three housing projects.

CitySpidey contacted the office of BVG India Limted to verify the information. The officials did not comment on the claim of workers, however, they said that they are in talks with SEL to resolve the matter as soon as possible.

Due to inadequate cleaning and pick up of garbage, the residents of these societies are uncomfortable. They are blaming the builder for this situation. “Garbage has piled up and in the rainy season  and it is inviting germs and diseases, all because of the builder,” said Dharamvir Singh, a resident of Shipra Krishna Vista.

Deepak Sethi, another resident of Shipra Krishna Vista said that it’s uncomfortable to watch garbage and dirt all around but builder has forced this situation upon the residents.

Preeti Shukla, a resident of Shipra Neo said that residents despite facing problems are in support of the housekeeping staff. “Only SEL is responsible for the problem,” she added. “Indeed we are disturbed due to dirty common spaces for last four days. However, we don’t blame the staff. SEL never fails to charge maintenance from residents by even a delay of an hour, and here, they have blocked payments for more than two months. This problem  has been created by the builder himself.”

City Spidey spoke to Surinder Adhikari, facility manager of Shipra Estate Limited. He remarked that he is in Gujarat currently and refused to comment on the matter. However, another official told CitySpidey that SEL has not paid dues of more than two months to the housekeeping agency. “But we are trying clear the dues of the agency by early Thursday,” the official said on the condition of anonymity.

SEL has been notorious for suddenly terminating the contracts of security agencies or causing delay in the payments of security guards. On May 1, the day when the world commemorates the contribution of labourers, SEL had fired more than 25 guards in Shipra Neo after they had protested for not being paid for more than two months.

A similar case was reported from Shipra Krishna Vista a few months ago where again, the security guards had protested after not being paid.

Gurugram: Occupancy Certificates of 20 houses cancelled in Suncity Township

Citing the violation of building plan, the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has cancelled the occupancy certificate (OC) of 20 houses in Suncity Township, located in Sector 54 on Golf Course Road.

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In this regard, the DTCP has written a letter to Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) and the municipal corporation seeking to cut electricity, water and sewer connection of the defaulters.

The action came after the residents made several complaints against the violations of the building plan in the vicinity. VMK Singh, a resident and former RWA member of Suncity said, "We have made several complaints to the developer who is also a custodian of this colony, but all our pleas went unheard. Then we have approached the CM window thrice. Finally, some action has been taken on the issue." gate management system

"Despite our repetitive complaints, there is no check on illegal construction. There are many houses in our area that are violating the norms and strict action must be taken against them." Singh added.

The residents informed that these houses are built in 60 square yards area of the G Block in the colony. They complaint that the owners of these houses have constructed 5 to 7 storeys in their buildings after covering 100 per cent of the ground area which is violating the building norms.

Abhay Poonia, another resident of Suncity said, "Most of these houses are engaged in commercial activities and running PG and guest houses which are violating the norms of the building plan. Due to this, the infrastructure here is getting affected, especially the power supply and roads."

According to the District Town Planner (DTP) Enforcement, Ved Prakash Sehrawat, after receiving the complaint we have surveyed the unauthorised construction raised in EWS plot of G-Block and found that the owners of these houses have violated the approved plan. The OC of these houses in Suncity colony has been canceled and as per the law, we have asked the concerned department to cut electricity, water and sewer connections.

Meanwhile, Dharambir Malik, Executive Engineer, MCG said, "We have received a letter from DTP and will soon take action. As per the laws, a weeks notice will be served in the coming days, informing them about the sewer and water disconnection."

GB Nagar: Additional surcharge on three facilities at societies to be waived off

Flat buyers may now get relief from paying additional surcharge on three facilities at their society or residential pockets as the district administration has proposed to waive them off.

Currently, buyer of residential property has to pay additional surcharge on stamp duty on three facilities while executing property registration. These facilities included community centre/club house, swimming pool and gymnastic. One has to pay 2 per cent additional surcharge on each of the mentioned facility.

This decision was taken considering the outcome of the previous waiver scheme announced last year. The administration had waived off the additional surcharges levied on power backup and and passengers' lifts in the society.

Officer with district administration told that the department had witnessed an increase in sales of stamp papers which resulted in 16 per cent hike in revenue collection.
   
District Magistrate, GB Nagar, BN Singh said that the administration has decided to reduce the circle rates of land in the district. Lowering the circle rate will reduce the cost of commercial and residential plots further. This new decision by the administration will benefit the new home buyers too.

He said, “The entire area in the district can be divided into four parts - Noida, Greater Noida, Dadri and Jewar. Presently, all these parts have different circle rates. Therefore, it was needed to determine one rate for all places.”

He informed that to develop industrial areas in Uttar Pradesh, the government is planning to cut the circle rates so that more and more commercial projects can be set up in the district.

He revealed that the minimum price for a circle rate is determined once a year keeping in mind the economic activities happening in the district. He also said that the revenue of the district has decreased considerably last year.

Due to this, the circle rate for commercial plots has been reduced by 21 per cent. He said that the decision has also been taken to waive off the surcharge on elevators and air condition at a commercial malls. Currently, 25 per cent surcharge is being collected, but it has been proposed to waive these surcharge as well.

Ishita, a rising winner from Greater Noida

A 15-year-old student is setting up an example for all other children, who are aiming for a career in the field of modeling.

Ishita Sharma, a resident of Panchsheel Greens, Greater Noida, has always been fond of the modeling world. Since her childhood, she loved getting herself clicked in different poses and lovely dresses.



Time passed and Ishita's love for her passion also grew. Throughout these years, her parents have successfully nourished her desire and guided her in the right direction.

While speaking to CitySpidey Ishita said, "Both my parents support me a lot. When my father is not available, my mother drives me to various events. They support me in all possible ways.”

Till the last year, Ishita had been taking part in different events. But from the beginning of this year, she officially participated in the 'NCR Rising Kids' event in which she won the first prize. So far, she has participated in several beauty pageants including, International Icon Award, Miss Glamour, and others.

When asked about her future plans, Ishita said that she was looking forward to first complete her school followed by graduation in the field of humanities.

"I want to study a lot because I believe that education matters. I have not decided in what field I will pursue my education, but I think it will be in humanities," said Ishita.

On the professional front, the rising star is inspired by Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Like Priyanka, Ishita is also aiming to become Miss India and then Miss Universe.

It's a long way for Ishita and her parents, but if achieved, all three of them can set an example that will inspire hundreds and thousands of other families across the country.

Greater Noida streets to get LED lights by 2020

Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority has planned to install LED (Light Emitting Diode) lights on roads and replace CFL lights, in order to reduce electricity consumption and enhance safety of the environment.
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This work will be empanelled by the Power Ministry and executed by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). By March, 2020, nearly 54018 conventional lights will be replaced by LED lights. About 27000 lights will be replaced in the first phase which will end by December 2019.

Approximately 33.55 mega units of energy is consumed by conventional lights, where as LED lights will consume only 13.28 mega units of energy, which will save almost 60 pc of the energy consumed. The LED lamps will also have a Centralised Control and Monitoring System (CCMS),which will allow remote monitoring and operation of the installed street lights.

Noida: RG Residency residents blame management for poor society maintenance

The residents of RG Residency, a high-rise in Noida sector 120, have alleged poor maintenance services by the management of the society. They claimed, despite paying maintenance charges for two years in advance, they are forced to live in a poorly maintained society.

Tanveer Khan, a resident of the society allegedly said, “Green belt area in the society has become useless as the pruning of green grass has not been not done for the last several months. On the other hand, security guards have been removed from many towers.”

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Another resident on request of anonymity said that the security agency has a reduced number of on-duty security guards saying it has not received payment from the management. “When I talked to security guards, they said they have not received monthly salaries for the last six months,” he said.

They further claimed, due to not paying water bills, the supply of Ganga water has been cut. “Each tower has the facility of two lifts, but only one lift is operational. There have been several incidents when residents got stuck in lifts but the management did not pay heed,” said Vaseem Haidar, another resident. Gate management system

Residents further alleged that due to lack of parking rules in society premises, people have a tough time. “The management has neither earmarked parking slots nor has distributed stickers which often results in heat arguments among the residents while parking their vehicles.”

Dwarka police turns sentinel of senior citizens including estranged ones

In a very noble cause, the Dwarka police has started working towards providing ample securities and facilities to the senior citizens including the estranged ones living in the area.

With an objective to devise a proper system aiming to keep a close vigil, police along with social organisations and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) have started collating data of senior citizens living in different sectors and societies.

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The objective of this endeavour is to provide required facilities from police under the provision of laws. Recently, a meeting was organised jointly by police and an NGO, Age Well Association, at Anusandhan Apartments in Sector 6.

Senior citizens from across the city took part in the meeting and interacted with the police.

On the occasion, ACP, Dwarka, Rajender Singh made the seniors aware about their rights and the ways to avail the services from police and administration. Seniors were given forms to submit their information to the beat officers present there.

ACP Singh informed that more such meetings would be organised with the help of residents, RWAs and social organisations. “With the help of people, we have started collecting data of senior citizens in the area. Our beat officers will be looking after the status of the seniors so that the required facilities under our jurisdiction and law could be provided to them,” he said.

He said that the move is aimed to also take care of the senior citizens who are living alone without their children. “There are also people who have been facing problems in family and suffering. We are just making them feel that they are not alone. We want to take care of them just like their children would do. Our efforts are in the direction of making them relaxed and free from any anxiety,” he added.

Beat officers are visiting societies and also organising meetings with senior citizens and educating them about the acts, rights and provisions by the government. They are also being trained to use the mobile applications made for their safety and security.

“Making them aware about the acts and their rights under law is our primary focus. We want them to be empowered and make them aware that they could use the provisions. We are making them aware about legal aspects and what facilities being given as legal support by the government,” said ACP Singh.

General secretary of Age Well Association, PK Chopra said that they are submitting the collected data to the senior citizens cell in the police stations.

He said that as part of the community policing, the support is being given to them. “We are making sure that all the senior citizens get registered properly with the senior citizens cell of Delhi Police. We have a meeting again with senior citizens on this Saturday too to plan on the subject,” he added.

Indirapuram: Disconcerted residents block prominent road against sewage overflow

More than 200 residents, belonging to Ahinsa Khand II, Indirapuram, blocked CISF road on Sunday to demonstrate their anger against lackadaisical approach of GDA towards resolving long-pending issues related to substandard quality of road and waterlogging due to sewage overflow in the area.

The residents hit the street around 8 am and stayed till 1 pm forcing the officials of the civic body and district administration to visit them and listen to their grievances. However, their road block resulted in huge traffic jam.

“For more than a year, the roads in our areas are in dilapidated state. Every now and then, the road outside the DPS gets inundated from dirty water coming out from the drain. We have escalated this matter to everyone. But no substantial action has been taken to resolve our woes,” said Jayati Jain, a protesting resident.

During the protest, residents were threatened for a lathi charge by police who visited the spot of protest as it was creating huge traffic jam on the road. However, the resident said that they were forced to do it. “We resorted to road blockage as the authority wasn't keen on resolving or even listening to our problem,” the protesting residents said.

2.5 hours after their demonstration, Harshvardhan Srivastava, City Magistrate and RP Singh, Chief of GDA in Indirapuram visited the spot.

While, Srivastava pacified the residents, Singh assured them for resolution of the matter related to road and waterlogging. Right now, we would pump out the water from the road and clean the drainage. We would also start the patch work at the road once these things are completed.

However, agitated residents didn't satisfy with Singh's offering. “We have been getting same assurances for last 6 months since he became chief of this area. We want assurance from some higher authority,” they said. 

Later, VK Singh, Officer in Special Duty in GDA came to the spot and assured them that their problems related to road and waterlogging would be resolved within 10 days.  As of now, a pumping set has been brought in to pump out water from the roads.

Residents complained that the authority works only when they pressurise them. Three months back, when residents led a campaign of ‘No Work No Vote’ prior to general elections, authority swung in action and levelled the dilapidated road within a day.

They even promised for black topping of the road once elections are over and model code of conduct ends. But after elections, things again went back to square one.

The Mall Road connects 22 societies and over 40,000 residents of Ahinsa Khand II to the other parts of the city. But for the past one year, the road has been witnessing scenes of chaos.

As the condition of the road is very bad, many parts along its stretch got waterlogged, especially near DPS, creating nuisance for the pedestrians and motorists as well.

On Saturday night, an elderly man tripped over while riding bike on the road and suffered an injury near his left eye.

Ajnara Homes-121: Residents protest against high tariff for power backup

Residents of Ajnara Homes-121, a high rise residential society in Sector 121, Noida, on Saturday staged a massive protest against the society's developer at their office over the issue of high tariff allegedly being collected from them for supplying power from diesel generator sets.

While protesting, residents alleged that the developer has been charging exorbitantly for supplying electricity during the power outage. Moreover, they (developer) deduct amount of common areas maintenance charges from the recharge of pre-paid meter, which is for counting units of power consumption.

In case a resident does not deposit or recharges it, his supply is disrupted. All these are being done without any prior intimation to residents. They also told that sometimes power is not supplied during the outage.

Besides, residents also complained that they face life threatening issues. While using passenger lifts, many residents complained that they break down frequently. There were times when children trapped in these lifts.

There is no control over stray animals freely roaming in the society's compound. Parents as well as children fear to come out as dog bites are being reported from different other societies in the city.

The developer has also not deployed sufficient number of watchmen for safeguarding residents or their properties from unwanted people. “Number of CCTV cameras installed in the society is also not enough,” residents alleged.

They told that they have met the developers several times and convened meeting to solve all these issues by improving these services. But all these efforts went in vain as they did not do anything except giving blank assurances. It compelled them to stage massive protest at the developer office in Sector 63, Noida.

The developer outsourced the maintenance to a private agency whose manager MF Khan, told the media that charges being made are baseless. They are being supplied power round the clock without any interruption. In case of technicality with power back up, they are not in a position to supply them. But happens only when supply of power is disrupted for few minutes.

Golf Avenue-2: Residents lodge complaint against low quality of construction

Residents of Golf Avenue-2, a high rise apartment in sector 75, Noida, complained against low quality of construction at the buildings. They claimed that sub standard materials were used for building the society due to which plaster of walls have been falling from several places.

Plaster started coming down within a period of two years before which the society was made and residents moved in, they added.

Sunil Singh, a resident told that the developer used third grade construction materials for building the society and due to which plaster of walls are coming down from many places. He said, "If the good quality of cement would have been used, this couldn't be the scene of the society where plaster from walls is falling down like a waterfall after a while."

Residents lodged complaint with the competent authority via social media platform and sought intervention of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to save them from the dangers looming in the society. “In case the plaster comes down on any residents while roaming in the society, they will get injured,” resident added.

Reacting to residents’ complaint, another resident, Ajay Pandey said had they paid so much amount of money to get such low quality house. He said their safety is in god's hand.

GB Nagar police launches anti-liquor drive across district

With an aim to ensure the safety of commuters moving on vehicle in the city, Gautam Budh Nagar police launched anti-liquor drive.

During hours-long drive which went till late night on Saturday, the police claimed to have arrested 474 persons for driving vehicles under the influence of alcohol or drinking at public places in different corners of the city.

“The arrests were made under a three-hour long anti-liquor campaign across the district that began at 7.30 pm,” said Vaibhav Krishna, SSP Gautam Budh Nagar.

Out of the total arrests, 241 were made in city areas, while 233 in rural areas, they said.

The operation has been given a name - ‘Operation Clean-6’ which was carried out against people consuming liquor at public spaces and those drinking outside liquor shops in violation of rules.

Breath analyser test was carried out at various places and 15 people were booked for drunk driving also.

As per the details from the police,  as many as 52 check points were created across the district, including Noida and Greater Noida city areas, where the arrests were made.

“Arrested persons have been booked under the Indian Penal Code section 290 (public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for) and section 34 of the Police Act (punishment for certain offences on roads),” said SSP.

Dwarka: MP Vijay Goel reaches out to people to listen grievances

Rajya Sabha MP, Vijay Goel, is busy roaming in Dwarka these days to meet with RWAs and managements of the societies. He is meeting people to listen to their grievances. He is conducting meetings inside societies and parks.

On Saturday evening, he met people at Chitrakoot Apartments in Sector 22 and Harsukh Apartments in Sector 7.

On Sunday morning, he visited the DDA park at Sector 11 and interacted with people. He said that people must come forward to raise their issues and they should ask questions to the public representatives and officials of authorities if they were not doing their job for the community.

Goel asked the people to join the mega conference of all Delhi's RWAs and managements of the Cooperative Group Housing Societies (CGHS) to be organised at Talkatora Stadium on July 14, 2019.

Ex-Joint Secretary of Harsukh Apartments in Sector 7, Ravi Jaitely said, “People are not only talking about the problems of CGHS but also the problems lying in jurisdiction of Corporation and DDA.”

“The situation is so worse that people are even asking Vijay Goel to make improvement in the sanitary condition in the area,” he added. Jaitely said that such meetings were being organised to gather people to raise their voice collectively on July 14th mega conference.

General Secretary of Federation of CGHS, Dwarka, Sudha Sinha said that the federation would participate in the mega event if that would be for welfare and not for political gain of a particular party.

“We have not decided as yet on whether we will attend the conference or not. We were there in such meetings with Vijay Goel and we support this if he is doing it for welfare of the people. If it will be having any political agenda, then we would not attend that,” she said.

Noida: Guest gets into scuffle with guards at Jaypee Wish Town

A guest got into a scuffle with on-duty guards on Friday at Pavilion court in Jaypee Wish Town which is a residential society in Sector 128 at Noida. 

It all began when the guest started smoking cigarette at the gate of the society. The guards told him to step aside as smoke was affecting nearby people.

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It hurted the ego of the guest and he became aggressive against the guard. While abusing the on-duty guards, he lost his temper and attacked them.

The guards defended themselves by taking out a bamboo stick. By this time, the guest’s friend, who lived inside the society, reached the scene and intervened in the matter. He took his friend away from the spot.

An eyewitness told that the situation was controlled only when the guest’s friend arrived at the scene.

H K Verma, Vice-president of the society told some bachelors have been residing in the society and guests visit them frequently. They do not obey to the rules and regulations set by the society for staying here.

Residents complained that this is not the first time when such kind of incident came into light. Guests of these bachelors have been creating nuisance frequently.

Anil Goplani, security in-charge of the society told that whenever they visit the society, they create some problems. If they are stopped from doing this, they become offensive against on-duty guards. They also show political influence and muscle power against those who oppose it.

He informed that the matter is being discussed at the society management level, which will now decide future course of action against these kind of nuisance being created in the society. It is not good for residents who want to live a peaceful life.

NEFOWA embarks on widespread plantation drive at GreNo West

After the onset of monsoon with light showers a couple of days back, residents of Greater Noida West have joined hands to initiate plantation drive in the area.

Although the Greater Noida area is known as a location which is full of greenery, its Greater Noida West area is devoid of greenery and looks like a concrete jungle.

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Several residents from different societies in the area came out with their families and children to contribute to the plantation drive initiated by Noida Extension Flat Owners Welfare Association (NEFOWA).

The drive was carried out with an objective to increase green cover in the area.

With collective efforts of the residents, a target to plant as many as 16,000 saplings in several phases was set.

The first phase phase of the drive began on Sunday (July 7). More than 1,500 saplings of Neem, Gulmohar, Amaltas, Bel, Peepal, Seesham, Kadamb and Pilkhan etc. were planted at different locations.

The best part this drive was individuals and families taking up the responsibility not only to plant saplings but added these sapling with their life memories for the future.

Manish Kumar, a resident of Arihant Arden said, “Generally, people know Greater Noida for its greenery and it is a fact as well. However, the picture of the area of Greater Noida West where number of highrises are located is quite different from Alfa, Beta and Gama which are full of greenery.”

Further, residents also raised questions on greenery in their area, alleging that almost all the areas inside or the outside the societies have been concretised by developers leaving lesser place for greenery.

“Plants within the societies are decorative plants for adding beauty. Therefore, we the residents have decided to plants sapling of such as Neem, Amaltas, Bel, Peepal, Pilkhan etc,” Kumar added.

Residents chose to plant saplings outside premises and near the services roads of the societies. They gave a tag with name of individual or the families on saplings they planted.

Now the question is that who will protect these saplings? As informed, the residents themselves have taken responsibility to keep eyes on saplings they have planted. However, they believe that tree guards would be necessary to save these plants otherwise there is no meaning of doing efforts.

As City Spidey was informed, the horticulture department of the Greater Noida Authority had earlier assured NEFOWA that it would provide around 12,500 tree guards, however, it is yet to provide them.

“We have requested the authority to provide tree guards and were assured for the same, however, we did not receive it so far,” said Viaksh Kumar, a resident of Panchsheel Greens.

"We have been actively doing plantation in last couple of years. We are doing it for making a better place to live for our children. As the area is full of dust, it is making our lives difficult. It's an initiative where residents from all societies have contributed and we are sure that we will achieve our objective of making the area green,” said Abhishek Kumar, President of NEFOWA.

GB Nagar: ‘Say No To Plastic’ campaign gains momentum with activities galore

A campaign called ‘Say No To Plastic’ has become talk of the town in Noida and Greater Noida. People are discussing the positive impact of reducing the use of plastic. They are also mobilising others to make it a success.

The volunteers are also making all sorts of efforts to bring authorities on board for dissuading the use of plastic in the cities.

This initiative was launched by a group of residents in Gaur City, a residential town located in Greater Noida West. Moving ahead with their initiative they have been working from couple of weeks back. They have extended their reach from societies to the nearby markets.

Slogans, banners, posters have been a traditional way to have attention of the people. The group has now added another way ‘Nukkad Natak’ to have more attention of the people.

Children have been equally participating in the campaign and while marching with banners on their hands children are making an appeal to the citizen to avoid use of plastic.

A march of children on Saturday evening reached out to nearby markets like City Plaza and Galaxy Plaza. The march was followed by ‘Nukkad Natak’ by a group of children.

Staging their play before the hundreds of spectators at the market places, children tried to give a message on use of plastic and its affect in the life.

Amit Sharma, a resident of Gaur City, one of the members of campaign, said, “We are doing this thinking to do something for our societies instead of thinking how will it make an impact. People are much aware with good and bad sides of use of plastic. We are trying to set a platform where more and more people join hands and a collective effort can be initiated. We are hopeful that changes will come, if not now but later on.”

A similar campaign was initiated by Noida Authority on July 4 in a bid to raise awareness about the impact of plastic and encourage the use of eco-friendly alternatives.

While, launching its campaign, the Noida Authority had also said it would provide cloth bags to vegetable and fruit vendors to encourage them to refrain from using polythene bags. However, these cloth bags would not be free of cost.

A senior official supervising the Noida Authority’s campaign ‘Say No To Plastic’ informed that this campaign to be run simultaneously in different residential colonies and market places.

“The main purpose is to make this drive a people’s initiative wherein the public will be encouraged to switch over to cloth bags and completely do away with plastic bags when they go to markets for purchasing groceries. This will reduce the plastic waste and will be good for the city’s long-term environmental well-being,” official said.

GreNo: FNG buyers protest against delayed possession of flats

Several flat buyers who have booked their flats in FNG, an under construction housing society in Greater Noida, on Sunday protested against the builder. During the protest, home buyers alleged that almost all the buyers have paid up to 95 per cent of dues of their flats. However, the building is yet to be completed. greater noida news

Aggrieved homebuyers shouted slogans against builder, banks and the government. They also alleged that they have been cheated by a nexus of builders and banks.

Rashmi Panday, a member of Noida Extension Flat Owners and Members Association (NEFOMA) said, “ The developers have taken money from buyers up to 95 per cent. However, only structure of 520 flats have been built so far. It has been more than three years. Hundreds of flat buyers have been moving from pillar the post to get their flats.” visitor management system

Protesting flat buyers also alleged that the builder has taken a loan of Rs 65 crore from a bank and around Rs 100 crore collected from the flat buyers. Despite this, they have stopped the construction of the building. “Flat buyers had even lodged complaint against the builder earlier,” they claimed.

“We had complained against builders - Ram Singh and D K Singhal and both were arrested. However, they got bail soon. Hundreds of homebuyers were cheated in the name of flats despite paying hard earned money. After the duo got bail, there was no communication and no message from the builder whether we will get our flats or not,” said one of the protesting buyers. gate management system

R K Kushwaha, said, “I booked a flat in this project in 2011 thinking we will have a flat nearby the school where my children are enrolled. I was promised that possession of flat will be given in 2015.”

Home buyers have now have decided to approach the Supreme Court to get the justice.

In an another protest on Sunday, several home buyers, waiting to get possession of their flats in RG Luxury housing project in Greater Noida, reached out to builder’s residence at Panjabi Bagh in New Delhi. 

Several flat buyers holding banners assembled outside developer’s flat and demanded for their flats.

SCC Heights: AOA election held amid day-long chaos including recounting of votes

Amidst the allegations of rigging and a couple of acts of violence, SCC Heights, a high rise in Raj Nagar Extension, conducted its annual AOA election on Sunday. While the votes were recounted due to allegations rigging, a scuffle happened between Anandveer Singh, president-elect and Manish Sharma, a member who contested for the post of secretary.

Following the scuffle, police was called on the spot. After the intervention of cops, Sharma went to police station and registered complaint against Singh.

However, the recounting of votes continued and the results were declared late in the night. The recounting of votes happened after Singh challenged the verdict which came after earlier counting of votes by the election committee.

In the earlier verdict, Singh, who ran for the post of president, had lost to his fellow contestant Subodh Rathi, by 8 votes. Surprisingly, he came out as a winner by 2 votes after the votes were recounted.

“There was a difference of 10 votes after the recounting. It is not a small number. I was sure of rigging that's why I challenged the previous verdict,” alleged Singh.

Singh and his group claimed that they got suspicious when they found difference of 5 votes during a cross checking of votes casted on the post of secretary in the earlier counting.

“We found this anomaly when my vote count was cross checked,” claimed Kunal Kapoor, secretary-elect of the new board.

However, members of the election committee refuted this claim. When asked about difference of votes in recounting, the committee said that the vote share of two ballot papers were miscounted which led to this confusion. “We rectified it during the recounting,” a member of the committee said.

The election was fought on seven seats between two teams comprising of seven members each. While the first team was headed by Rathi who had held a post of joint secretary in previous AOA body, the other team led by Singh who had seven new faces.

After first round of counting, two members from Rathi's team including him, got chosen to the board. However, after Singh raised the objection and recounting happened, the luck turned around in Singh's favour and six of his team members were elected to board in comparison to just one from Rathi's team.

Surprisingly, Rathi and team refused to participate in recounting process. The team disappeared for a long time after the previous results were announced. They only appeared after repeated calls were made by Singh and his team to form an agreement for the recounting. However, after a lot of discussion and constant reluctance from other team, team Singh went ahead with the recounting.

Ideally, the votes casted through ballot papers are counted by members of election committee under presence of one representative, each from the groups fighting elections. The same process is followed in recounting as well.

Newly-elected members of NOFAA management board take oath

Members of the newly-elected management board of the Noida Federation of Apartment Owners' Association (NOFAA), an umbrella organisation for high rises in the city, took oath on Saturday. The oath-taking program held at the clubhouse of Shubhkamana Apartment (Sector 50).

A total of 19 members were elected during the polls which took place after a gap of two years. Rajiva Singh was elected as the president for a second consecutive term.

Speaking on the occasion, Singh thanked his voters, adding that the board will try to live up to the expectations of residents to make the city a better place to live in. 

He further said, "High-rises in all the residential sectors of the area will be divided into four zones for carrying out effective monitoring of the development works besides key issues. Zone 1 includes high-rises of Sectors 45,50,51 and 52 whereas high-rises of Sector 61 and 62 come under Zone 2. Zone 3 will be covering societies of Sectors 76,77,78,79,93A and 93B while apartments in Sector 137 will fall in Zone 4 category."

These zones will be expanded if the number of societies in these sectors increases. Each zone will be headed by the vice-president of respective zones.

Fitness park including equipment, acupressure strip developed at Dwarka

There is a good news for the community people of Dwarka as the sub city has now got its own exclusive fitness park at Sector 14. The park provides great avenues to fitness enthusiasts for performing heavy to light exercises.

It was developed by South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) recently and inaugurated formally by the area MP Pravesh Verma on last Saturday.

Many equipment have been installed in the park so that people of all age groups could perform exercises.

Deputy Commissioner of SDMC said that this was one of its type park dedicated to people who love to sweat it out in order to achieve good level of fitness.

The SDMC has also developed a concrete strip for acupressure theapy. The strip has been designed to achieve good health through acupressure.

The strip has stones on its surface which exerts pressure on different points.

Apart from all this, the corporation has put up boards with information related to workout and acupressure.

Visitors of the park expressed happiness to get these facilities. Sanjeev Singh said that he gave up going to gym and started using equipment installed in the park during morning hours.

“A common person would be more than happy to use varieties of equipment at the park for workout. This is a good initiative,” Singh said.

Like Sanjeev, Anita Yadav, who used to do acupressure exercise at home on acupressure plate, is now using the strip in the park.

“The strip is very effective and I enjoy walking on it. Besides I could read and know about points and benefits on the board erected there. This is really a great initiate with good information for awareness about health,” said Anita.

GreNo West: Burglary reported from flat at Eros Sampoornam

A burglary was reported from a flat in Eros Sampoornam, a high rise in Greater Noida West, on Sunday night. As per the information, flat owner has two flats in the same society in two different towers.

The owner was living in his flat number 402 with his family while flat number 502, where the family had shifted some belongings, was reserved for guests. The theft happened at flat number 502.

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The flat owner, Bhullar Singh, in his complaint to the local police claimed on Monday morning that he noticed that gate of his flat was open and when he entered into the flat, he found refrigerator was open and other things were also scattered.
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He further claimed that gold jewelleries (two gold earrings and one gold pendant) and Rs 3,000 cash were missing from the flat.

City Spidey was informed that the family was planning to shift in the flat (502) and waiting for ongoing finishing works.

“The flat has wooden gate and not iron gate. Though the family was living in their other flat but they used to visit this flat frequently and they were supposed to shift soon,” said a resident in the society.

After the incident, residents have raised questions on the security system of the society. Residents alleged that the security system in their society is poor and they have been raising the issue frequently. visitor management system

“Security guards deployed at the main gate not even inquire about the visitors. Similarly, security guards deployed at the particular tower would often be absent from the place,” said Shyam Thakur, a resident of the society.

A senior police official told City Spidey that, police personnel have visited the spot and have received a written complaint from the flat owner and investigating the matter. 

Residents of Princely Estate file complaint against 'polluting' generator sets

Residents of Princely Estate, a high-rise in Noida's Sector 76, on Sunday lodged a complaint with the authorities concerned seeking action against the obsolete diesel generator (DG) sets, causing pollution.

Govind Sharma, the complainant drew the attention of district administration and pollution control boards of the state of Uttar Pradesh and the Centre by posting a video clip on Twitter. He tagged all the related authorities urging them to initiate action against it.  It had also been shared with the competent authorities seeking their attention citing environmental issues. The video shows a thick smoke emanating from the DG sets.

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Govind Sharma told City Spidey that he took the issue with the pollution control board and have continuously been following it with them. "Sadly, an action in this regard is yet to be taken," he added.
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Ravi, another resident of the society, told that he had also submitted a complaint against it in the past but an appropriate action is awaited. He further said the builder hired these DG sets for providing power supply whenever there was a power outage in the society. gate management system

"A few months ago, these sets were to be removed from the society by the private agency, which rented them out, because it was not getting the service charge from the builder. However, residents of the high-rise then came out and agreed to pay the agency," Ravi added.

"We also raised the issue with the department concerned urging them to instruct the developer for making exhaust pipes for the DG sets but the developer refused to do so." he further said.

City Spidey tried to contact Anil Singh, regional officer with the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) but his phone was out of coverage area. 

Flats possession: Buyers of Gurugram's ILD Greens protest outside HRERA office

Angered by the callous approach of the builder, the allottees of ILD Greens, a residential project located in Sector 73, protested outside the Gurugram office of Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA) on Wednesday.

“The builder had promised to give us the possession in December 2012 and it is 2019 now! We have no idea when will this project get completed. It is a big concern as most of us have already paid 90 per cent of the total amount for our flats,” protestors alleged.

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They further complained saying the builder is not ready to talk to them.

One of the aggrieved allottees said that the developer launched the project in the year 2007. Booking of the flats commenced in 2008. The builder, in the year 2010, signed an agreement with the allottees in which it was clearly stated that they will get the possession of their flats by December 2012.

“According to the project planned, 7 towers were to be constructed out of which the builder managed to complete almost 3. Rest of them are in a pending state,” he added.

The allottees met the chairman of HRERA, KK Khandelwal, and apprised him about the approach of the builder in this regard. Khandelwal, in reply, has assured that a notice will be issued against him.

Supertech capetown: Noida Authority asks builder to clear parking on green area

The town planning cell of Noida Authority asked the developer of Supertech Capetown, a residential high rise in Sector 74, to clear the green cover, which was illegally turned into car parking lot and were allegedly sold to residents.

The notice was served on July 3 to the developer ordering to initiate action and make the green cover as per originally approved building map. The notice says that it should be ensured by the developer that green cover and car parking lots are as per the approved map only.

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The Authority convened rounds of meeting and site inspections with residents and officials from the developer's office in June this year. It found major violation of approved building map. 

Residents had also complained that the developer allowed commercial activities at open spaces besides the swimming pools in club house-2 of the society.
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A cape cafe is being run from there. The cell asked the developer to shut this commercial activity and ensure that it takes place only in those areas which are approved for it.

Besides this, the town planning cell also issued notice to its Jal-1, another cell for water supply, to ensure that residents of the society get sufficient supply of mixed water. visitor management system

Residents of the society had also raised the issue of electricity supply before the higher authority. They said that they had got connection for supply of 15,000 KVA power. But they are receiving supply of only 600 KVA, which is not sufficient to meet the consumption demand in the society.

The executive engineer with power distribution company in Noida, which is PVVNL, has been asked to ensure solution to the problem raised by residents. They have been told to submit report of supply to the Authority within stipulated period of three days.

RERA court debars sales of properties at Indirapuram Habitat Centre

Acting on the complaint of Indirapuram Habitat Centre Shops Owners Association (IHCSOA), RERA court passed an interim order restricting the builder to sell or mortgage any property at Indirapuram Habitat Centre from July 3 onwards.

Hearing the complaint, the judge has ordered site visit of the mall by RERA officials. He asked the association to write separately to chairman of the UP RERA for getting approval for starting construction of Phase 2 and 3 of the mall. As well, the court ordered for a forensic audit of the site.

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IHCSOA had approached RERA against the builder for allegedly committing various irregularities and fooling the buyers. The association said that IHC Pvt. Ltd (builder) sold shops, studio apartments, and commercial spaces under the schemes of assured returns through its various channel partners and property dealers.
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“Unfortunately, the buyers have hardly got any returns from past one year,” association members claimed. The association said that they took the matter to RERA after director of the company, Pramod Goel, went in judicial custody leaving buyers and investors of IHC in a lurch.

Indirapuram Habitat Centre (IHC) is a mall situated in a posh locality of Indirapuram where residents of Indirapuram shop. IHCSOA is a registered body of shops owners operating at the mall.

On Wednesday, more than hundred affected members of IHCSOA went to RERA court for hearing of the case. 

NK Singhal, Vice President of the Association said that he is pretty satisfied with the hearing  and quite hopeful to get justice from the RERA court for all the members of the association.

“The buyers have invested their hard earned life savings to the tune of hundreds of crores of rupees,” stated Shikhar Kapoor, general secretary of the association.

District administration of Ghaziabad had sealed IHC in July 2018 over non payment of stamp duty amounting Rs 49 crore. However, 9 days after, its phase 1 was desealed as the builder deposited 2 crore and 2 lakhs to the revenue department. Its phase 2 and 3 are still sealed.

Built in 2.5 acres in Indirapuram, the entire project of IHC is left abandoned as its promoter is in jail since March 2019. Delhi police had arrested promoter of IHC in March on the complaints of allegedly defrauding a few investors in the mall.

Noida: New bridge over Shahdara drain to ease regular traffic congestions

The opening of a bridge, constructed on Shahdara drain at Sector 14A, is expected to bring a lot of relief to the commuters, heading to Noida from Delhi via main road, from the big traffic congestions which happen at the Sector 15 roundabout almost everyday.

Local MP and former Union Minister, Mahesh Sharma and MLA Pankaj Singh on Thursday inaugurated the 72-meter long bridge. With it, traffic bottleneck at Sector 15 roundabout has now been freed permanently.

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Commuters used to get stuck for hours-long traffic jam after crossing the Noida Gate while travelling from Delhi to Noida. The bridge was constructed within a stipulated period of eight months.

The competent authority was receiving complaints from the commuters as well as traffic monitoring agency in the city about the massive jams. apartment management system

Considering it, a budget to the tune of Rs 6.5 crore was given to Delhi Flood Control Board to add two more lanes along the existing bridge.

While inaugurating the new bridge, Sharma said that problem of traffic jam on the route has now been solved. He said that commuters won’t face traffic jam on this stretch as four lanes have been constructed for smooth vehicular movement. visitor management system

Talk on Ayurveda, its benefits held in Dwarka

Seniors Hub Dwarka, an NGO for senior citizens, on Thursday, organised a talk on Ayurveda. During the talk, experts from Sanjeevani Ayurveda addressed the gathering, making them aware of its benefits. They further explained how several diseases and ailments pertaining to joints and bones, diabetes, blood pressure, etc can be cured through this system of medicine.

Speaker CP Verma explained the essence and need of Ayurveda through his presentation.

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He stressed on “Tryopstambha”, three pillars of life, which are diet, sleep, and celibacy:-

Diet- When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is not needed.

Sleep – Happiness, proper nourishment, strength, virility, knowledge and life itself depends on proper sleep

Celibacy (Brahmcharya) – It is a lifestyle required to pursue sacred knowledge for acquiring freedom from lust in thought and deed.

Sugeeta Mutreja, a nutrition consultant and obesity management expert also gave an insight on a special diet for diabetics. Besides, Vijay Sharma, a cardiac care expert provided technical support.

People in large numbers attended the talk and interacted with the speakers enthusiastically.

President of Seniors Hub, Dwarka, RK Jain while welcoming the members and speakers stressed the need to adopt a healthy lifestyle in the present time.

General secretary of Seniors Hub, Ravi Jaitley concluded saying, "Will organise more such talks in the months to come. Next talk would be on proper diet."

Gaur Cascade: 10 members elected to AOA board; priorities listed

Gaur Cascade, a high-rise in Ghaziabad's Raj Nagar Extension, held its annual apartment owners' association (AOA) election on Sunday where the residents elected ten members to the new board of management which is yet to be formed. ghaziabad news

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The results of the election were announced on Wednesday in which 23 contested fought to get into the board of management of the year 2019-20. Election committee supervising the AOA election of the society informed City Spidey that total 24 nominations were filed for 10 of the AOA.

"However, one contestant withdrew the nomination so the contest was held between 23 contenders," informed Nitin Chawla, member of the election committee.

The committee also informed that 533 voters voted in the election which as per statistics, more than 50 per cent voter turnout.

In the election, 50-year-old resident, Sanjeev Malik garnered maximum votes with a whopping vote share of 494.80.

Malik along with five other members of his team fought this election and all six of them are elected to board of management. The team has got a full majority of the residents.

Malik is a businessman by profession. Speaking upon the agenda of the elected board, Malik said that the goal is to provide exemplary living experience to the resident of the society. "Currently, our society is on the top in providing living standard in whole Raj Nagar Extension. We want to make it the best in the city," he said.

Divulging plans of the agenda set by him, Malik said that the focus would be on technological advancement in society.

"We will see the possibility of installing solar electricity plant to electrical units overheads. There are pending works of biometric and CCTV surveillance which would be completed. Besides, we will automate the parking system by installing an RFID system so that brawls over parking are avoided," he said.

"We will also expand the green space in our society. We will consult with the horticulture experts to find a scope for it," Malik added.

Noida: Missing boundary walls, poor maintenance of Sec 74 park irk residents

Residents of Supertech Capetown and Ajnara Grand Heritage, high-rises located in Sector 74, were elated when local MLA Pankaj Singh inaugurated the only park on February 10 this year but their joy started to die gradually as there is lack of maintenance by the authority concerned.

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People, who visit the park regularly, have complained that stray dogs roam around inside the park without any check. As a result, they damage the grass, plants, and saplings. Moreover, littering takes place which makes the park unhygienic besides giving it an untidy look.

"Though the park has an open gym and a good amount of greenery, it is yet to get boundary walls which give free access to these strays," locals said. apartment management system

Being the only park across the sector, it attracts a huge number of people from the high-rises who come here for morning walk and exercise on a regular basis.

Shailendra Baranwal, a vigilante citizen told City Spidey that he contacted officials of Noida Authority, urging them to complete the remaining work of paths and boundary walls in the park but to no avail.
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"What I get in return is lip service and nothing else," Baranwal added.

He further pointed out that strays including cows make the situation worse. "Owners bring their pets to make them attend to nature's call and that makes the whole place filthy and unhygienic," he claimed.

He added saying that despite authority displaying a board, restricting animals' entry, residents hardly follow it. "A penalty should be imposed against the violators," he stated.

According to official sources of Noida Authority, a tender has been floated to carry out remaining work which includes the construction of boundary walls and paths. The authority has assured of completing the work soon.

"Besides, fine will also be imposed against the violators," sources of the authority concluded.

Dwarka residents raise voice against stray dog menace

We often get to read and hear about incidents related to stray dogs and their menace. Well, Dwarka is no exception!

People across the sub-city are facing this issue which is common in other parts of Delhi-NCR too. People have pointed out that with the start of their breeding season, their numbers, too, tend to increase which results in dog-biting incidents.

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They further said that they get to know about such cases through several resident forums or groups but they remain helpless when it comes to looking for a solution.

Talking to City Spidey, resident of Sector 14's Radhika Apartment, one of the worst-affected pockets from dog-bites said, "Comparing it with the previous year, the number has actually increased. House helps and children are the most affected lot." apartment management system

Last year, son of Kesar Singh Saini of the same apartment got badly injured by a stray dog. He got hospitalised and it took one and a half month for him to recover completely.

Recalling it, Singh shared, "The incident took place in the evening when my 11-year-old son was playing in the neighbouring park. He was caught by a stray dog and got badly injured. It was really painful for him and us. The civic body concerned has failed miserably in finding a solution to this issue." visitor management system

Residents of Sector 6 and 9 have also raised their concerns in this connection.

What is more disheartening is the fact that the matter has been highlighted several times by the RWAs, social organisations and also the residents of the area in meetings with the officials of the authority concerned but no action has been taken yet in this regard.

“We have raised it to the Mayor, MLA and MP but their answers and assurances were not on practical grounds. Sterilisation is the only way out as far the officials of the corporation are concerned and nothing else,” said Rashmi Singh a resident of Sector 22.

In Dwarka, there are about 50 DDA pockets and almost all of them are affected due to stray dog menace.

Thousand participate in Dwarka's Jagannath Rath Yatra

The annual rath yatra of Lord Jagannath was organised by the ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) on Thursday in Sector 13 of the sub-city.

Thousand of devotees including kids and women participated in the procession where the decorated chariot of the Lord Jagannath was the centre of attraction.

Amarapali Zodiac residents complain against broken footpath built recently

Residents of Amarapali Zodiac, a high rise residential society in Sector 120, Noida, complained against a stretch of broken footpath which was built recently.

They alleged that the path made of brick-blocks was eroded while mechanised cleaning of drain was passing along the footpaths in Sector 120. The sludge taken out from the drain were first put on footpath. Few days later, officials came to lift them. Though, it was mechanised cleaning, several brick-blocks got damaged during lifting of the sludge.

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Mohan Yadav, a pedestrian complained that the footpath was built recently for their convenience. But it got broken in short time. He said that cleaning staffs lifted the sludge carelessly due to which it got damaged.

The path is broken before Zodiac Market in Sector 120, which causes inconvenience to residents visiting the market for shopping. apartment management system

Considering this, Kundan Maharaj, a resident took the issue with Noida Authority. Posting four photos of the damaged footpaths on twitter handles of Noida Authority and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, he complained the path was broken during lifting of sludge. visitor management system

He urged officials of the competent authority to look in to the matter to get it repaired.

Though, he brought the issue into notice of higher authority via social media for paying attention to the problem but his complaint fell on deaf ears. He retweeted complaining that forget about the solving the problem, the authority officials don't bother even to respond the complaints.

Further, he tagged it to Noida MLA Pankaj Singh seeking his intervention for solving the problems. He said that complain should be looked into as the Noida Authority is not bothered to respond on it.