The district administration of Noida has mandated that building owners and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) register their lifts within six months as part of the UP Lift Act. Chaired by the district magistrate, a new panel will meet quarterly to review compliance and address concerns. Owners failing to meet the norms will face fines and potential suspension of lift operations. Additionally, lift manufacturers must also register, and operators are required to maintain an accident logbook. Complaints regarding lift accidents can be filed with the local administration, leading to investigations and possible legal action.
Building owners and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) will have a period of six months to register the number of lifts on their properties with the district administration. This decision was conveyed earlier this week by district magistrate Manish Verma following the inaugural meeting of the recently constituted district-level committee, established as part of the UP Lift Act.
The district magistrate stated that building owners are required to register their lifts within the specified timeframe. He indicated that failure to comply would lead to penalties, and lifts would not be permitted to operate after a 30-day grace period. Furthermore, lift manufacturing companies are also required to register under the Lift Act.
Chaired by the district magistrate, the panel includes the CEO of the local development authority, the additional district magistrate (finance/revenue), the municipal commissioner or executive officer, and the executive engineer from the Public Works Department (PWD).
The panel is set to convene every quarter to review reports. Earlier this week, the meeting was attended by the additional district magistrate (finance), PWD officials, the deputy director of the electricity department, and representatives from the CEOs of both Noida and Greater Noida authorities. District magistrate Verma emphasised that it is mandatory for every building or society to register their lifts.
He mentioned that in housing societies, Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) and Apartment Owners Associations (AOAs) will be responsible for the registration of lifts under the Act. In cases where there is no RWA or AOA, the responsibility will fall to the maintenance agency or the developer for the registration process.
The district administration, Verma noted, is expected to issue a notification regarding the implementation of the Act in the coming week. He mentioned that owners who fail to comply with the regulations will receive notices and face fines ranging from INR 100 to INR 10,000. Following a 30-day grace period, lift operations will be suspended until the fine is settled. Additionally, lift manufacturers are required to obtain registration.
In the event of lift accidents, victims or local residents must file complaints at the office of the additional district magistrate (finance and revenue). Teams led by the deputy director of electricity and the sub-divisional magistrate will investigate the complaints and present their findings to the committee. Should parties fail to rectify lift defects after receiving notices, a First Information Report (FIR) will be filed against them. Under the Act, lift operators are also obligated to maintain an accident logbook, which must be available for review by the administration or electrical safety officer upon request.
The implementation of the UP Lift Act aims to enhance safety and accountability in lift operations across Noida. By requiring timely registration and regular inspections, the district administration seeks to mitigate risks associated with lift accidents. The collaborative efforts of the local development authority, RWAs, and lift manufacturers are essential in ensuring compliance and protecting public safety. With these measures in place, residents can expect safer living conditions in their buildings and improved regulatory oversight in lift operations.
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