Noida: Long-pending civic and infrastructure issues in Sector 82 have once again come to the forefront after Noida MLA Pankaj Singh reportedly wrote to the Chief Executive Officer of the Noida Authority regarding residents’ concerns.
According to RWA Sector 82 President Shailendra Mishra, a detailed representation was submitted to the Chief Executive Officer at Sector 6, the General Manager (Water), the Health Department, the Deputy Director (Parks), and the local MLA, highlighting several unresolved problems that residents have been facing for years.
Residents highlight multiple civic concerns
The RWA stated that Sector 82 was established nearly 24 years ago, yet several basic civic issues remain unresolved. One of the major concerns raised is the condition of the Janpath Road connecting Sector 82 and Sector 93, stretching from the India TV area towards the Police Commissioner’s office. Residents allege that the road remains incomplete and that portions have been encroached upon, leading to the development of a market area.
The memorandum further claims that multiple liquor outlets are operating in the vicinity, resulting in gatherings of anti-social elements during the evening hours. Residents have expressed concerns over safety and have demanded the immediate completion and restoration of the road.
Demand for operational bus terminal
Residents have also urged the Noida Authority to make the already constructed bus terminal in Sector 82 operational at the earliest, stating that it would significantly improve public transport connectivity in the area.
Concerns over sanitation and park maintenance
The RWA has alleged that sanitation services in the sector are inadequate despite substantial expenditure by the authority. Residents claim that cleanliness drives remain largely confined to paperwork while ground-level maintenance remains poor.
The condition of public parks has also been questioned. According to the memorandum, several parks lack basic amenities such as grass cover, benches, children’s play equipment and open-air gym facilities. Residents have sought immediate attention towards the maintenance and beautification of green spaces.
Water supply, sewerage and street lighting issues
Another major concern highlighted is the low water pressure in the sector. Residents claim that water is not reaching overhead tanks properly and that the problem has persisted for nearly a month.
The memorandum also points out that parts of the sewer network are yet to be connected to the main sewer line, leading to frequent blockages and sanitation issues. In addition, nearly 40 percent of the sector’s street lights are reportedly non-functional, creating safety concerns during night hours.
Encroachment and mosquito menace
Residents have further alleged that some vacant government houses have been illegally occupied after locks were broken. The RWA has demanded strict action against encroachment and unauthorised occupation of public property.
The lack of regular fogging operations has also led to an increase in the mosquito population, residents said, raising concerns about vector-borne diseases.
Demand for ownership rights and municipal corporation status
Apart from civic issues, the RWA has demanded that Noida property owners be granted ownership rights and that Noida be upgraded into a municipal corporation to improve governance and civic administration.
Warning of agitation
RWA President Shailendra Mishra stated that residents have repeatedly informed the authority about these issues, but little progress has been made. He warned that if the concerns are not addressed promptly, residents may be compelled to launch an agitation to press for solutions.
The memorandum reflects growing dissatisfaction among residents over infrastructure, sanitation and public service delivery in one of Noida’s established residential sectors.
