Supertech Ecovillage 1 residents in Greater Noida West have initiated an indefinite sit-in protest, demanding improved infrastructure and amenities. Key concerns include comparable electricity rates to Noida Power Company Limited (NPCL), rationalized covered parking charges, and completion of car parking facilities. While the builder claims negotiations are ongoing, the two new concerns require further investigation into financial implications. As a concession, the builder has offered to reduce charges for power increase and covered parking, but it remains to be seen if these offers will appease the protestors.
Greater Noida West's Supertech Ecovillage 1 residents have initiated an indefinite sit-in protest, demanding improved amenities and infrastructure in their residential complex. Key issues raised by protestors include enhanced electrical systems, comparable rates to Noida Power Company Limited (NPCL) for increased kilowatt power load, basement drainage for flood prevention, completion of car parking facilities, and fair pricing for covered parking.
Additional concerns raised by residents involve a lift audit, proper water drainage systems, ST construction, and the implementation of authority policies regarding pets and stray dogs within the complex.
The sit-in began on April 23 with an initial list of ten demands but has since escalated due to two more recent issues: electricity rates on par with NPCL and rationalization of covered parking charges. While the builder claims negotiations were ongoing for the original ten demands, the two new concerns necessitate further investigation into the financial implications.
A resident highlighted the disparity in electricity rates, with Supertech charging INR 29,500 (including GST) for a 1 KW power increase, compared to NPCL's INR 110. Gupta demanded that Supertech adopt NPCL's rates. Nitish Arora, Director of Supertech Group overseeing the Ecovillage 1 complex, argued that NPCL's rates are possible because the authority provides the electrical infrastructure. As a concession, Arora offered a 40% reduction in the power increase charge, bringing it down to INR 15,000 + GST.
The second point of contention is the cost of converting from open parking to covered parking. Residents have requested a charge of INR 50,000 + GST, similar to rates from 3-4 years ago, but the builder currently charges around INR 5 lakhs. Vijay Chauhan, a resident and protestor, voiced this concern. Arora responded that offering additional covered parking at INR 50,000 is unfeasible due to its connection with common area maintenance (CAM). However, Arora is willing to provide a 25% discount, pending approval from the Supertech board.
In conclusion the indefinite sit-in protest at Supertech Ecovillage 1 in Greater Noida West signifies residents' growing frustration with unresolved issues related to amenities and infrastructure. While the builder has made some concessions, it remains to be seen whether these offers will appease the protestors and lead to a resolution of their demands.
This story was first published in ET Realty
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