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The Noida Authority has filed FIRs against seven housing projects across various sectors for serious violations of environmental regulations, particularly regarding sewage and solid waste treatment. Six of the projects have also been slapped with fines amounting to INR 1.15 crore in total. The action follows inspections that revealed untreated wastewater being discharged into stormwater drains, in violation of pollution control laws. The move comes in line with directives from the National Green Tribunal. However, some residents' associations argue that they are complying with all waste and sewage management norms.
In a major crackdown on environmental violations, the Noida Authority has registered First Information Reports (FIRs) against seven residential projects for non-compliance with sewage and solid waste treatment regulations. The action, which includes financial penalties totalling INR 1.15 crore against six of the projects, is aimed at curbing environmental damage caused by untreated effluents being discharged into stormwater drains. Advertisement
The housing societies named in the FIRs are spread across Sectors 45, 75, 76, 78, 100, 120, and 137. These include RG Residency (Sector 120), Sikka Karmik Greens (Sector 78), Purvanchal Royal Park (Sector 137), Aims Max Gardenia Golf Ecocity (Sector 75), Prateek Stylome (Sector 45), Amrapali Silicon City (Sector 76), and Granite Gate Properties' Lotus Boulevard (Sector 100). The Noida Authority levied fines ranging from INR 11 lakh to INR 29 lakh per project based on the scale of violations observed.
An official from the Authority stated that during recent inspections, it was found that most of these societies lacked proper effluent treatment plants (ETPs) and were discharging untreated wastewater into public drains. These actions violate multiple environmental statutes, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, and the Solid Waste Management Rules of 2000 and 2016.
Despite being issued warnings in advance, the societies failed to meet the environmental standards set by the authorities. As a result, the Noida Authority has involved the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board to take further action in accordance with applicable laws. Officials confirmed that these FIRs are also aligned with directives issued by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which has repeatedly instructed local bodies to enforce strict compliance with pollution control norms.
Meanwhile, representatives from the apartment owners' associations in some of the named societies claim they are adhering to environmental regulations and have been actively managing sewage and waste as per guidelines. They argue that regular maintenance of their internal sewage treatment plants is being carried out, and penalties without dialogue could be seen as unjustified.
The Noida Authority has made it clear that this action is part of a larger initiative to ensure that residential developments are environmentally sustainable. Officials indicated that further inspections will be carried out across the city, and more penal actions may follow if societies are found to be in violation.
While the affected residential projects may dispute the findings, the crackdown highlights the growing emphasis on ecological compliance as urban infrastructure continues to expand. This case may serve as a precedent for other cities grappling with similar regulatory challenges.
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