Noida Authority is in the process of creating an online database that catalogs illegal constructions, providing information on their current status, photographs, and the authorized land use. Additionally, a second database will monitor demolitions, with the reclaimed land designated as owned by the Authority. This initiative is designed to combat fraud in land and flat purchases.
As of January 2024, Noida has successfully cleared 23 lakh square meters of encroached land valued at over Rs 2,200 crore. Officials have stated that identified land mafias will be publicly named, and action reports will be forwarded to the police commissioner to ensure prompt enforcement. Warning signs are being placed on reclaimed plots, explicitly indicating that the land is owned by the Authority.
Officials have mentioned that this initiative seeks to safeguard homebuyers, many of whom inadvertently invest in illegal properties, subsequently facing financial losses, threats of demolition, and a lack of civic amenities.
The issue of unauthorized construction has proliferated rapidly within the city. In regions such as Salarpur, Sadarpur, Parthala Khanjarpur, Mamura, Sorkha Zahidabad, Mohiyapur, Asadullapur, Garhi Samastipur, and Gulawali, officials have discovered high-rise buildings, shops, and residences erected without sanctioned building plans.
A similar scenario exists in developing sectors like 150, 152, 162, 164, and 165, where residential and commercial buildings are being constructed even before the land is completely developed or allocated. To enhance transparency, the Authority has commenced the uploading of work-circle-specific reports on its website. These reports include khasra numbers, boundary specifications, photographs, and details regarding the nature of construction.
Senior officials across various work circles have indicated that signboards stating “this building is illegal” are being installed to alert the public. The Authority has mandated all lekhpals and senior managers to provide monthly reports on illegal constructions in their respective areas by the 25th of each month.
The collated information will be uploaded on theĀ Noida AuthorityĀ website on the 1st of every month by the systems division.
