In Greater Noida West, the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) encountered resistance while attempting to demolish an unauthorized staircase in Gaur City 2's White Orchid Society. The demolition was prompted by the builder's failure to comply with previous notices. Residents were disappointed when the GNIDA's demolition team left without executing the demolition. Allegations arose that officials engaged in private discussions with the responsible party, causing delays. A two-day extension was ultimately granted, postponing the demolition. This incident underscores the challenges of dealing with unauthorized construction and non-compliance, impacting resident safety and adherence to approved building plans, raising questions about how authorities will handle such issues in the future.
In a recent turn of events, Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) faced opposition during its attempts to demolish an illegal staircase within Gaur City 2's White Orchid Society, located in Sector 16C of Greater Noida West. The scheduled demolition stemmed from the builder's non-compliance with three prior notices concerning the unauthorized construction. To the dismay of residents, the GNIDA's demolition team left the premises without executing the planned demolition.
According to the residents, the Authority's team failed to fulfil its duties as outlined in the notice. Instead of proceeding with their assigned tasks, GNIDA officials engaged in a private conversation with the individual linked to the unauthorized construction, leading to a significant delay while other residents waited outside for 45 minutes. When the official finally emerged, they were granted a two-day extension, and the demolition was postponed.
This isn't the first time that issues surrounding unauthorized construction have arisen in White Orchid Society. A resident by the name of Anurag Vashisht had lodged a complaint with the Authority, asserting that unauthorized constructions had occurred in two flats within the society, contrary to the approved building plan. Furthermore, commercial activities were allegedly being conducted within these flats.
In response to these complaints, the Authority had previously directed the developer to cease the unauthorized construction and commercial activities immediately. The developer was also required to submit a written clarification regarding the matter. In light of these directives, the Authority's mobile squad conducted an inspection of the site, which confirmed the presence of unauthorized construction and commercial activities within two flats on the first floor of Tower 2 within the society.
The squad's inspection report highlighted that a shop located below the two adjacent flats had been connected to them via a staircase, which had been constructed by cutting through the shop's roof. During the inspection, the staircase was found to be locked in a cabin. Additionally, the report verified that both flats had been merged into one, and commercial activities were being conducted within this combined space.
On September 27, the Authority's officials had initially gone to execute the demolition. However, the opposing party requested time to provide their side of the explanation. Consequently, the GNIDA extended the deadline to allow them additional days to respond. The Authority clarified that if the party did not furnish their explanation within the stipulated time frame, the affected shops would be sealed.
The clash between residents and the GNIDA's demolition team highlights the ongoing challenges in dealing with unauthorized construction and non-compliance with building regulations. These issues not only disrupt planned demolitions but also impact the lives of residents who have legitimate concerns about their safety and the adherence to approved building plans in their communities. It remains to be seen how authorities will navigate such situations in the future, as well as how they will address the delays caused by non-compliance.
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