Residents of Paras Tierea Contest Increased Maintenance Charges Amid Controversy
Noida: Paras Tierea residents challenge CAM hike, registrar stays revised charges
Hindustan Times
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Residents of Paras Tierea in Noida are challenging a significant hike in common area maintenance (CAM) and diesel generator (DG) charges imposed by the newly elected apartment owners association (AOA). The deputy registrar has temporarily stayed the increased charges until a hearing scheduled for May 30, 2026, amid allegations of procedural violations and financial mismanagement.
- 01CAM charges increased from approximately ₹2.30 per square foot to nearly ₹4 per square foot, while DG rates rose from ₹17.67 to ₹25 per unit plus GST.
- 02The changes could potentially boost monthly revenue from around ₹1.90 crore to nearly ₹2.40 crore, an increase of about ₹50 lakh.
- 03Residents allege that the revised charges were not properly included in the agenda for the general body meeting, violating society by-laws.
- 04Sukhpal Singh Rana, president of the board, defends the increases as necessary to address a ₹14 crore deficit and infrastructure issues inherited from the previous board.
- 05The deputy registrar's order has mandated a stay on the increased charges until the hearing date.
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Residents of Paras Tierea, a housing complex in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, are contesting a substantial increase in common area maintenance (CAM) and diesel generator (DG) charges implemented by their newly elected apartment owners association (AOA). The charges reportedly rose from approximately ₹2.30 per square foot to nearly ₹4 per square foot, with DG rates increasing from ₹17.67 to ₹25 per unit plus GST. This hike is projected to elevate the society's monthly collections from ₹1.90 crore to nearly ₹2.40 crore, adding about ₹50 lakh in revenue. The deputy registrar's office has intervened, placing a temporary stay on the new charges until a hearing set for May 30, 2026. Residents claim that the AOA did not follow proper procedures during the general body meeting, where the increases were allegedly approved without adequate notice. Sukhpal Singh Rana, the AOA president, argues that the increases are essential to cover a ₹14 crore deficit and address urgent infrastructure needs, including expired fire safety equipment and neglected diesel generators. He maintains that the proposals were discussed and approved by a majority during the meeting.
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The dispute over increased charges could significantly affect monthly expenses for residents, potentially raising their financial burden.
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