Noida : The long-running dominance of Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) and Apartment Owners Associations (AOAs) in several sectors and housing societies of Noida and Greater Noida may soon come to an end. The district administration has started preparing a list of sectors and societies where elections have not been held for years. Authorities plan to conduct elections in these areas soon.
Over 1000 societies and sectors under review
According to officials, there are more than 1000 sectors and housing societies in Noida and Greater Noida. Around 15 lakh residents live in these areas. In many of these places, RWAs and AOAs have continued to operate for years without conducting proper elections. To address the issue, the district administration has begun identifying societies where office bearers have been in power for long periods without fresh elections.
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Elections after five years of delay
Officials say that in several societies, elections have not been conducted for more than five years. Under the UP Apartment Act, elections should be held regularly. If elections are not conducted on time, the administration can intervene and organise them. The district administration is now collecting data from the Deputy Registrar’s office to determine which societies and sectors have failed to follow election rules.
Disputes over influence and money
Many disputes in housing societies arise because of power and financial control within RWAs and AOAs. In some sectors, residents have complained about issues such as:
- Illegal construction in societies
- Commercial activities are being run in residential areas.
- Lack of transparency in financial decisions
- Internal conflicts during association meetings
Residents say such disputes often continue because office bearers remain in power for long periods without elections.
Plan to conduct fair elections
Officials said that a detailed plan is being prepared. Areas where elections have not been held for five years will be prioritised. The administration may appoint officials to oversee the election process, ensuring it is conducted fairly. This step is expected to provide residents with the opportunity to elect new representatives and ensure greater transparency in the functioning of RWAs and AOAs.
Residents demand accountability
Some residents have said that individuals often continue to hold positions in associations for many years. This reduces accountability and creates dissatisfaction among society members. If elections are held regularly, residents will get a chance to choose their representatives and ensure that associations work in the interest of all society members.