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Time of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Rampant encroachment inside premises':Awadh Apt residents flag safety concerns
Lucknow: Residents of Awadh Apartment in Vipul Khand, Gomtinagar, are feeling hassled over safety concerns due to alleged illegal constructions and encroachments within the premises. They allege that these activities have been carried out by some influential individuals. A recent visit by TOI found several unauthorized structures inside the apartment complex. These include illegal sheds, gates, gardens, guesthouses, and private guard rooms near the basement area -- alterations which, according to residents, obstruct public passageways and encroach on common spaces. Senior members of the apartment society met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sep 27, 2023, to flag the issue. They allege that the encroachments pose a risk to the structural stability of the building and compromise the safety of its residents. "The CM had given clear directions for immediate action, yet the LDA has failed to act decisively. It appears the matter has been caught in red tape," said a resident, who requested anonymity. Between Sep 22 and Sep 25, 2023, the LDA served notices to the alleged encroachers. However, residents say these notices were issued under incorrect legal provisions. One of the recipients later approached the high court, which quashed the notice on the grounds of jurisdiction, noting that the Resident Welfare Association (RWA) had not been officially constituted under the Uttar Pradesh Apartment Act, 2010. Residents contest this legal argument, stating that RWA could not be constituted in view of certain technicalities. They also argue that crucial facts that the project has not been handed over, and no completion certificate has been issued for the building, were not presented before the court, allowing the encroachers to obtain relief. In response to ongoing complaints, a second notice was issued by the LDA on December 16, 2023, which included photographic evidence of the unauthorized constructions. Yet, residents allege that no follow-up action has been taken since then. In several communications, residents have highlighted the safety risks posed by these constructions. One key concern is a personal guard room constructed directly over a basement entry point, which they say poses a major fire and safety hazard as it blocks emergency access routes. "We are only asking for lawful action and the restoration of safety in our homes," said a resident. When TOI contacted LDA deputy secretary CP Tripathi, he said he had no information about the encroachments and suggested contacting the enforcement officer. When approached, enforcement officer Vipin Shivhare said that while he would look into the matter, it is still under process in the LDA court.
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Lucknow Development Authority bans pots on balcony ledges citing potential hazard
Lucknow, The Lucknow Development Authority on Monday directed flat owners and resident associations of high-rise buildings to remove flower pots and similar items from balcony ledges in a week, citing a child's death in Pune after a pot fell on him. The order issued by Additional Secretary and Competent Officer C P Tripathi said flower pots placed on parapet walls or railings could slip and cause serious injury or death to people below. It instructed flat owners to ensure no pots or heavy objects are placed on balcony parapets. Apartment Owners' Associations are to conduct immediate inspections and enforce removal, stated the order. The Lucknow Development Authority also said, "If an accident occurs, both AOA and the individual flat owner will be held responsible. In buildings where no AOA exists, builders or promoters will be held accountable." According to the LDA order, the residential society's office bearers must publicise the directive through notices, WhatsApp groups and meetings and certify to the authority within seven days that all balconies have been cleared of such objects. It warned that failure to comply with the could lead to legal action under safety provisions of the Apartment Act. The LDA's move has been hailed by AOAs and citizens. Chandra Shekhar Pandey, the president of the AOA at Rishita Manhattan in Gomti Nagar Extension, said, "This is a laudable decision keeping in mind the safety of residents. There have been reports of mishaps at some places, so this move is good." Rajeev Vig, a former office bearer at the high rise society, said the AOA had been pressing for such safety measures in the past. "Imagine the damage a flower pot falling from a 20th-floor balcony can do to someone on the ground. This is a much-required decision," he told PTI. Earlier in May, the local development authorities in Noida and Ghaziabad also issued similar orders, both triggered by the Pune mishap of April. In December 2023, a delivery executive was hospitalised with injuries in Greater Noida after a flowerpot fell on him while he was in a high-rise residential society on duty.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Lucknow: LDA forms committee to address Basant Kunj's issues
LUCKNOW : Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) constituted a committee to address the long-pending issues related to Sector A of the Basant Kunj housing scheme . The move came after it was found that plots were sold without the physical acquisition of land. LDA secretary CP Tripathi said on Monday that the committee has been tasked with two major responsibilities: negotiating with farmers who are demanding higher compensation and identifying officials responsible for opening registration without completing the land acquisition process. Officials said that launched in the 1990s, the Basant Kunj scheme covered 1,353 acres spread across ten sectors (A to J), involving land of around 800 farmers and inhabitants. During the acquisition process, while some farmers accepted compensation, others opposed it, demanding higher rates. Two years ago, LDA reopened registration for plots in Sector A with great enthusiasm. More than 5,000 people registered for plots of 72, 112, and 200 square metres. Through a lottery, 272 allottees were selected and full payment was collected — Rs 21 lakh for 72 sqm plots, Rs 32 lakh for 112 sqm, and Rs 58 lakh for 200 sqm plots. However, due to farmers' continued possession of the land, neither registration nor physical possession of plots could be given to the allottees. Officials from LDA's acquisition section said that several rounds of talks with farmers failed to resolve the dispute. As the matter remains unresolved, there is a risk of legal actions against LDA in the Monument Court, RERA and other forums. LDA had decided to cancel Sector A of the Basant Kunj scheme and promised to refund the amount to allottees. However, after facing strong backlash from the allottees — who kept their hard-earned money deposited for two years in the hope of building their dream homes — LDA vice-chairman Prathmesh Kumar suspended the cancellation order on April 9. Deputy secretary CP Tripathi added that the newly formed committee would work swiftly to resolve the issue.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
LDA panel to resolve Basant Kunj's issues
Lucknow: Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) constituted a committee to address the long-pending issues related to Sector A of the Basant Kunj housing scheme . The move came after it was found that plots were sold without the physical acquisition of land. LDA secretary CP Tripathi said on Monday that the committee has been tasked with two major responsibilities: negotiating with farmers who are demanding higher compensation and identifying officials responsible for opening registration without completing the land acquisition process. Officials said that launched in the 1990s, the Basant Kunj scheme covered 1,353 acres spread across ten sectors (A to J), involving land of around 800 farmers and inhabitants. During the acquisition process, while some farmers accepted compensation, others opposed it, demanding higher rates. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Two years ago, LDA reopened registration for plots in Sector A with great enthusiasm. More than 5,000 people registered for plots of 72, 112, and 200 square metres. Through a lottery, 272 allottees were selected and full payment was collected — Rs 21 lakh for 72 sqm plots, Rs 32 lakh for 112 sqm, and Rs 58 lakh for 200 sqm plots. However, due to farmers' continued possession of the land, neither registration nor physical possession of plots could be given to the allottees. Officials from LDA's acquisition section said that several rounds of talks with farmers failed to resolve the dispute. As the matter remains unresolved, there is a risk of legal actions against LDA in the Monument Court, RERA and other forums. LDA had decided to cancel Sector A of the Basant Kunj scheme and promised to refund the amount to allottees. However, after facing strong backlash from the allottees — who kept their hard-earned money deposited for two years in the hope of building their dream homes — LDA vice-chairman Prathmesh Kumar suspended the cancellation order on April 9. Deputy secretary CP Tripathi added that the newly formed committee would work swiftly to resolve the issue.
