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Noida Housing Complex Fined ₹73 Lakh for Dysfunctional Sewage Plant
2 Feb
Summary
- Sewage treatment plant found dysfunctional during inspection.
- Rs 73 lakh fine imposed on Amrapali Sapphire Apartment Owners Association.
- FIR filed under Water Act, Air Act, and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The Noida Authority has imposed a ₹73 lakh penalty on the Amrapali Sapphire Apartment Owners Association (AOA) following the discovery of a dysfunctional sewage treatment plant (STP) within the housing complex. An inspection by the Authority's water works department team on Saturday found the STP not operational, leading to the dumping of untreated wastewater into storm drains.
Consequently, an FIR has been filed under the Water Act-1974 and Air Act-1974, with additional violations noted under waste management rules and Article 272 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. This enforcement action is part of a broader initiative initiated on August 3, 2022, subsequent to National Green Tribunal (NGT) directives aimed at improving the quality of treated wastewater and mitigating pollution in the Yamuna River.
The AOA, represented by Ajay Shukla, attributed some of the issues to the builder, NBCC, who has yet to fully hand over the complex's facilities. Residents have suggested a more collaborative approach, urging the Authority to work with AOAs to rectify infrastructure gaps rather than solely imposing penalties. The Authority, however, stated that awareness campaigns have been conducted and previous warnings issued.
