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Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
May 31 deadline gone too, Noida metro skywalk may be ready in July now
Noida: A 420-metre-long skywalk that is to connect the Sector 51 and 52 metro stations has missed yet another deadline of May 31. Noida Authority recently said the project would be ready by July 31. Construction of the L-shaped, air-conditioned skywalk, spanning 420 metres and featuring a travelator, started in March 2023 and was to be completed within a year. The work was hindered following a National Green Tribunal's (NGT) ban on winter construction to control pollution, and again over design modifications of the project. As work drags on, the stretch between the two stations has to be covered on foot, which becomes tricky for commuters as parts of the footpath is either broken or encroached. E-rickshaws and autos also block the road. Vipul Garg, a resident of Jewar who travels to Noida and Delhi for work frequently and prefers to use the metro, said it was inconvenient for commuters to switch between the Aqua and Blue lines in the absence of an interchange. "A temporary covered walkway that once connected the stations was dismantled before the construction on the skywalk began. Commuters are forced to exit the metro stations and walk the 400-metre stretch amid rain, storm and heat," he said. In May, Garg filed a complaint on the Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGRS) and sought to know when the skywalk project would be completed. In its response on June 3, the Authority said some electrical work was pending, and the skywalk would be operational by July 31. Neeraj Sharma, a Delhi resident who works in the Noida Special Economic Zone (NSEZ), said he uses the metro daily and finds the interchange problematic. "The delay in completion of the skywalk is only a part of the problem. DMRC and NMRC are yet to integrate metro cards, so commuters need to keep separate cards or buy tickets separately. Again, the entry to Sector 51 station is through the rear as the front side has been leased out to multiple agencies for commercial activities. Auto drivers block the entry and exit points, which leads to chaos during peak hours. Enforcement drives are rare and largely ineffective," he added.
Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
Noida Authority Launches 24/7 Helpline and App to Tackle Sewage and Streetlight Issues
NOIDA: In a move to improve civic services, Noida Authority issued dedicated toll-free numbers for residents to report drains and sewage problems and faulty streetlights. Citizens are encouraged to mention exact location details while registering complaints to ensure a swift response. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now RP Singh, General Manager of Noida Authority, said the step is part of a larger effort to streamline the complaint redressal process and make it more accessible for the public. The authority activated a 24/7 toll-free helpline (14420) for resolving sewerage issues. Complaints related to water and sewer can also be registered through a dedicated call centre at 0120-2425025/26/27, located at the main administrative building in Sector 6, Noida. Singh added that residents can also use social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to submit complaints via the official Noida handle. 'Once the complaint is received, it is verified, and prompt action is taken. The complainant is then notified of the resolution through photo or video updates shared directly on the platform - a step aimed at ensuring transparency and building public trust in the system,' he said. The usual monsoon arrival date for Delhi-NCR is 27 June. But this year, the monsoon is progressing faster than expected. Noida faces recurring issues of choked drains and waterlogging during the monsoon season, primarily due to poor drainage maintenance and encroachments over natural water channels. Despite repeated assurances from the authority, the desilting of drains is often delayed or done inadequately, allowing silt, plastic waste, and construction debris to block the flow of rainwater. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As a result, even moderate rainfall leads to severe waterlogging on key roads, residential sectors, and underpasses, disrupting traffic and posing health risks. Meanwhile, Noida also issued a toll-free number (18001029574) to report faulty streetlights. 'Well-lit roads are essential for public safety. That's why we are urging residents to actively report non-functional streetlights through multiple platforms,' an official said. In addition to the helpline, the authority launched a mobile app called 'Noida Smart Led Light,' available on both Android and iOS platforms. The app provides a user-friendly interface that allows users to lodge complaints, track their status, and even upload relevant images, making the process more interactive and transparent.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Pull over & grab a bite: Parking for cars at Noida's food streets
Noida: Two food streets on the lines of Indore's famous '56 Dukan', proposed to come up near Botanical Garden metro station in Sector 38A and Skymark One building in Sector 98, will allow people to unwind with their families, grab a bite to eat, and not worry about traffic or parking. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Officials said that the Sector 38A zone will come up on a 1km stretch between GIP Mall and the Botanical Garden parking at Rs 3 crore and have 16 stalls offering a variety of street foods. Noida Authority will carve out parking spots for over 100 cars along the stretch so that people can enjoy food either from their cars or while sitting in a pleasant open setting. The second zone near Skymark has already been developed along a 45-metre-wide service road near Noida Expressway and will have six stalls. It will be developed at Rs 2.2 crore. On Tuesday, Noida Authority officials said that the food streets will be operated by a single agency on a revenue-sharing model and not individual vendors, as planned earlier. "Noida Authority will not allocate kiosks in these street markets individually. Instead, both markets will be handed over to a single company, which will be selected through an RFP process," said Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M. According to officials, a few shops in the food streets will be reserved for women and disabled persons. "Apart from food stalls, the Authority plans to have some shops selling jewellery and other items to draw more people. However, it will be the agency's outlook in selecting the vendors," Lokesh M said. All civil and utility work is scheduled to be completed by the end of June. Once construction is finished, the markets will be ready for launch. Officials said these hubs are designed to serve not only as entertainment and leisure spaces but also as a steady source of revenue for the Authority.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
In a few months, Noida residents may hail a city bus ride every 10 minute
Noida: The Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway development authorities will jointly form a special purpose vehicle (SPV) unit to operate a fleet of 500 electric buses, with Noida leading the initiative. A consultant will be appointed to define the SPV's structure and recommend board members. The proposal for the project was recently discussed in a meeting in Lucknow attended by Noida Authority officials. Once set up, the SPV's details will be shared with the state govt. According to officials, the SPV will bear the operational costs of buses, which will be run by private agencies. Proposed equity split for the SPV is 48% for Noida, and 26% each for GNIDA and YEIDA. Meanwhile, the Directorate of Urban Transport (DUT) is working to hire an agency to operate the buses under the gross cost contract (GCC) model. The project is estimated to cost Rs 675 crore – which would cover the cost of purchasing e-buses, fast chargers (240 kW), plant and equipment, tools, and depot maintenance. Noida CEO Lokesh M said, "To run these buses, an SPV of the three authorities will be formed. While the DUT is procuring the buses and hiring an agency to run them, the viability gap funding will come from the authorities according to their stakes." The SPV will be ready by the time the operators and buses are in place, he added. As per the request for proposal (RFP) floated by DUT in March, the 500 buses will be deployed across 25 routes – 15 in Noida, seven in Greater Noida seven, and three in the YEIDA area. Under this plan, 300 buses will be deployed in Noida (150 12m ones and 150 9m ones), and 100 each will be deployed in Greater Noida and YEIDA. A maximum of two operators will manage the fleet, with services expected to commence in the second half of the year. Buses will ply at 10-15 minute intervals during peak hours and 15–20 minutes during off-peak times. The SPV will manage the fare system, while the operators will be paid on a per-kilometer basis. The project is planned for a 12-year term. As per the RFP, each bus is meant to ply 200km per day. However, in practice, buses may run 250–300km daily. Additional SPV-related costs include salaries for 50 employees (Rs 3 crore annually), office and utility expenses (Rs 2–3 crore), fare collection systems (Rs 2.5–3 crore), a project monitoring unit (Rs 1 crore), and depot maintenance (Rs 1–1.5 crore). Officials said that fares are expected to generate Rs 135 crore annually, with another Rs 10 crore from advertising. However, despite total revenues of Rs 145 crore, projected expenses exceed Rs 370 crore, creating a funding gap of Rs 225–230 crore annually. Noida Authority's share of the viability gap funding (VGF), based on its 48% stake, comes to about Rs 107 crore per year, or Rs 1,290 crore over the contract's 12-year duration. Initially, buses will be operated from terminals located in Sector 82 and Sector 91. Noida Authority will handle the necessary infrastructure development. Within one year of the agreement, Greater Noida and YEIDA will each construct one bus depot, officials added.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
SC stays contempt plea against Noida CEO in 2011 housing case
Noida: The Supreme Court has stayed contempt proceedings against Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M for alleged non-compliance with an Allahabad HC order over the sanction of building plans for developing a group housing society on a plot in Sector 45 in a decade-old case. The court has directed the CEO and the petitioners to explore an amicable solution. The contempt petition, filed against the CEO in the Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court in April, stated that despite a high court order, dated Nov 22, 2024, directing the Authority to reconsider the building plan application submitted by the petitioners under the Building Regulations, 2010, the map was rejected on technical grounds on Dec 24 that year. The case dates to 2011, when petitioner Kapil Misra and another person, received a plot at Sadarpur in Sector 45 through an exchange deed. According to the petitioners, the state govt initiated the process to acquire their 10,870 sqm plot at Rohillapur village in Sector 132 in 2006 for development. The acquisition process was quashed in 2009 after the two had challenged it in court. The petitioners had again approached the court as Noida Authority did not return their plot. Subsequently, Noida Authority allotted them a plot in Sadarpur in 2011 following the court's direction. In April 2021, the petitioners sought permission to develop group housing on the Sector 45 land. However, the Authority did not give approval. Misra filed a writ petition in 2022, and the Allahabad HC directed the Authority to decide on his application within 45 days. When this order was not followed, Misra filed a contempt petition. In response, the Authority rejected their application in Sept 2023, citing non-compliance with the Building Regulations that require a lease deed for such approvals. A revision petition filed with the state govt was dismissed last April. The petitioners maintained that an exchange deed constituted a valid transfer document under the law, granting them full property rights, including construction. They claimed the Authority's interpretation of the regulations was overly restrictive and violated their constitutional rights under Article 300A. In rejecting Kapil Misra's building plan application, the Noida Authority cited three main reasons. First, the land was originally acquired by Noida Authority and was allotted for specific purposes as per the lease deed; building plans could only be approved under the 2010 Building by-laws if all required documents were submitted. Second, building permission was granted only after a lease deed was executed, confirming the applicant is an authorised allottee. Third, Misra submitted a deed of exchange instead of a lease deed, which was not a valid document under the 2010 regulations, rendering his application incomplete and ineligible for approval. The high court found these reasons insufficient. On Nov 22, 2024, justice Alok Mathur of the Allahabad HC's Lucknow bench held that the exchange deed was a valid transfer under the Transfer of Property Act and the UP Industrial Area Development Act, 1976. "We find no reason for the Authority not to consider the petitioners' application for building plan sanction. The reasons for rejection are clearly illegal and arbitrary," the court observed. It ordered the Authority to pass a fresh decision within four weeks of receiving the certified copy of the order. On Dec 24 last year, Noida Authority once again rejected the building plan application, citing technical grounds. This prompted Misra to file a contempt application against the CEO in April 2025. On May 28, the SC bench observed the matter warranted "an amicable resolution" and granted two months for discussions. The Supreme Court stayed further contempt proceedings and listed the matter for hearing on July 29.
