Noida : A dispute over the election process at Century Apartment, Sector 100, has intensified after the Office of the Deputy Registrar, Firms, Societies and Chits, Ghaziabad, directed that fresh elections be conducted within one month, even as the existing Apartment Owners Association (AOA) maintained that the process for the 2026 polls had already been initiated.
Registrar invokes Section 25(2), Declares AOA time-expired
According to the official order, the AOA, registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, has been declared time-expired as elections were not conducted within the stipulated tenure. Records show that the last elections were held on March 9, 2024, while the tenure of the executive committee is one year. With no elections conducted by March 8, 2025, the registrar invoked powers under Section 25(2) of the Act.
One-month deadline set, Election officer appointed
The registrar has appointed the District Divyang Welfare Officer of Gautam Buddh Nagar as the election officer from an approved panel. The officer has been directed to complete the election process within one month, strictly in accordance with the registered by-laws.
Complaints flag irregularities, Lack of transparency
The administrative action follows multiple complaints submitted between January and March 2026, alleging irregular functioning of the AOA. Residents raised concerns over the prolonged tenure of office bearers, a lack of transparency in the election process, non-disclosure of voter lists, and the absence of proper general body meetings.
AOA committee cites the established election timeline since 2015
Responding to the order, the Century Apartment AOA committee stated that the association was formed in 2014 and became operational in April 2015.
In the 2017 annual general meeting, it was unanimously decided to extend the tenure to two years, with elections scheduled in February-March and the new committee assuming charge from April 1 each cycle.
Pawan Yadav, AOA President, Century Apartments, Noida
‘2026 poll process already initiated,’ – AOA Committee
The AOA committee maintained that elections for 2026 were scheduled for March 22 and that the process had begun in January. It stated that all steps were being taken in line with established procedures followed in previous election cycles.
Voter list revision and AGM conducted in March
According to the committee, voter list revision and new registrations were carried out between February 1 and February 28. An annual general meeting was held on March 8, where the names of senior residents were proposed and unanimously approved as election officers. The election date was also formally announced during the meeting.
Dispute triggered by a complaint over alleged violations
The situation escalated after a complaint was filed with the Deputy Registrar’s office by a resident, reportedly facing action over alleged illegal parking or encroachment within the society.
Committee flags timeline discrepancies in complaint notice
The AOA committee pointed out inconsistencies in the complaint timeline, stating that the notice received on March 14 carried a signature dated March 7, while the complaint itself was dated March 8, raising questions over procedural accuracy.
AOA offers No Objection to registrar-led elections
The committee stated that it prioritised transparency and harmony and decided to avoid any dispute. On March 12, its representatives met the Deputy Registrar and conveyed that they had no objection if elections were conducted under the registrar’s supervision.
Restrictions imposed on existing committee functions
As per the order, the current AOA has been restricted to essential day-to-day operations. All policy decisions and non-essential expenditure have been barred with immediate effect until a newly elected body takes charge. Election expenses will be borne by the association as per the approved rate charts.
Residents caught between parallel claims on the election process
While the administration has mandated fresh elections, the committee maintains that due process was already underway, creating a situation where residents are faced with parallel claims over the legitimacy of the election process.
Fresh elections expected to restore governance clarity
The directive has been communicated to all stakeholders, including the District Magistrate, the appointed election officer and existing office bearers. With elections now set to be conducted under administrative supervision, the process is expected to bring clarity and restore transparent governance in the society.
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