Greater Noida West : Residents of GC-5 Avenue in Gaur City-1, Greater Noida West, have expressed serious concern over the ongoing repair and paint work in the society. They allege that additional recovery of around ₹12,000 to ₹13,000 per flat is being made through prepaid electricity meters without necessary statutory compliance and financial transparency. The matter has already drawn the attention of authorities. The Deputy Registrar has issued a notice to the Apartment Owners Association (AOA) over the alleged lack of procedural compliance in carrying out the work.
Confusion over GBM decision and prepaid meter deductions
Residents claim that the General Body Meeting (GBM) proposal was related to carrying out repair and paint work in the society and not about allowing compulsory deductions from prepaid electricity meters.
The Minutes of Meeting (MOM) mention the creation of a sinking fund but do not clearly state that the amount would be directly deducted through prepaid meters. However, residents allege that the presentation of the GBM outcome makes it appear as if residents had approved deductions from prepaid meters for the sinking fund. This interpretation has resulted in deductions of around ₹12,000 to ₹13,000 per flat, which many residents consider against the agreed process.
Residents of GC 5 Avenue
GNIDA-appointed panel advocate process allegedly stalled
Residents also pointed out that the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) had appointed a panel advocate to resolve pending repair and paint issues with the promoter through the prescribed legal process. According to residents, updates regarding this process were also shared during GBM discussions. Many residents had suggested that the promoter’s written response should be obtained first. If the promoter refused to carry out the work, only then should the option of collecting a sinking fund be considered. However, the panel advocate reportedly stated in an email dated February 10, 2026, that required documents had not been provided by the society office bearers in the prescribed format. Residents claim this has stalled the authority-led relief process.
Questions over compliance with Model Bye-Laws
Residents have also raised concerns about the lack of transparency in technical and tender-related procedures. They say that under Model Bye-Laws Section 37, information related to the appointment of an engineer, preparation of the scope of work and the tendering process should be shared with residents. However, according to them, these details have not yet been made available.
Residents say they are not opposing the work
Residents clarified that they are not opposing the repair and paint work itself. Their objection is that the process is allegedly being carried out without completing the authority’s relief mechanism, without following the required procedure under Model Bye-Laws and without proper transparency. They also claim that the additional financial burden is being imposed through prepaid meter deductions without clear approval in the manner currently being implemented.
Residents seek administrative intervention
Residents have requested the Registrar, GNIDA and the police to intervene in the matter. They have demanded an impartial inquiry, clarification regarding the difference between the actual GBM decision and its presentation and protection of residents’ rights. They have also sought an immediate halt to the additional deductions being made through prepaid electricity meters. The response submitted by the AOA to the Registrar’s notice is expected to become clearer in the next 10 to 15 days. Meanwhile, residents say those affected by the deductions have not yet received the support they were expecting from authorities.