28 societies in Noida get notice over sewage plant problems

More than two dozen housing societies in Noida Extension have been served notices over alleged non-functional sewage treatment plants, officials said.

In total, notices have been issued to 28 societies by the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA), which has warned of strict action against the developers of these societies.

Last month, the GNIDA issued notices to 37 group housing societies over “improper” disposal of sewage. In Greater Noida, it is mandatory for all projects built on an area of 20,000 sq metres or more to build their own STPs and keep them functional.

However, residents of several societies were continuously complaining to the GNIDA that their STPs had not been built. In some societies, STPs have been built, but they are not functional.

“The Greater Noida Authority has issued notices to 28 more builder societies that are not constructing and operating STPs as per the standards to treat the sewerage of the society and sought clarification within a week. If a satisfactory response is not received, action will be taken against them as per the terms of the lease deed,” the GNIDA said in a statement on Tuesday.

“Residents of different societies in Greater Noida had complained to GNIDA CEO NG Ravi Kumar that sewerage was being discharged into the drain without being treated through the STP.