Noida: District magistrate directs officials to expedite polls' process in societies

                Noida: District magistrate Manish Kumar 
Verma chaired a review meeting on Friday to 
address the issue of pending elections in 
AOAs, RWAs, and other registered societies 
across the 
district. Emphasising the need for timely 
elections, the DM directed all concerned 
officials to expedite the process. Elections 
have been delayed or never been held in at 
least 30 societies 
in GB Nagar.
"Elections in housing societies and RWAs are 
essential for ensuring transparency, 
accountability, and proper representation of 
residents. Any delay weakens the trust of 
citizens in the 
democratic process at the local level. I 
instructed officials to identify all defaulting 
societies and ensure elections are held at the 
earliest," DM Verma said.
Rishabh Agarwal, deputy registrar of Firms, 
Societies and Chits, told TOI that 
representatives of at least 30 societies across 
Noida and Greater Noida have submitted 
complaints that 
elections in their societies have been delayed 
or not held since the handover from the 
builder.
Verma also directed the deputy registrar to 
compile a comprehensive database of all 
societies that did not hold elections within the 
mandated time frame. "We will reach out to all 
registered associations to verify whether 
elections were conducted as per rules. 
Defaulters will be asked to provide valid 
reasons for delay," he added.

The district administration plans to initiate the 
election drive in a phased manner in the 
coming weeks.
Meanwhile, representatives of the federation of 
AOA said that the move will help societies 
resolve disputes related to elections. "This 
initiative brings hope for more accountable 
housing 
management," said Rajiva Singh, president of 
the Noida Federation of Apartment Owners' 
Association (NOFAA), which represents over 
80 high-rise societies in the city.


Source : Times of India