The Noida Authority has issued a notice to the Sector 44 Residents Welfare Association for making ‘misleading’ claims while offering memberships to its upcoming club. According to the notice, the RWA misrepresented the Noida Authority’s approved plan by depicting an area designated for car parking as a large green belt, creating a false impression of luxurious amenities for prospective club members. 

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Sector 44 is an upscale residential locality in Noida, home to top bureaucrats, judges, builders, and government officials, among others, who own villas and houses in the area.

"We received complaints from the residents that the sanctioned layout plan showed the front area of the club as parking lot. However, the soft copy of the layout, which has been circulated among the residents, showed this area as a lush green expansion. We have issued a notice to the RWA seeking response," a senior official said.

When contacted, Sudhir Sood, president, Sector 44 RWA, said, "We will respond to the notice after discussing the issue with the members of the club committee."

Residents have also alleged numerous other violations of the Noida Authority’s sanctioned plan. "The approved plan for the club earmarked open as well as basement car parking. Now, the RWA has submitted an affidavit to the Noida Authority saying the basement parking will be constructed in the second phase. How is it possible? How can a basement be dug out once the building is ready," asked a resident.

"It will be a complete mess. An underground car parking lot will never be constructed, while the open car parking will be used as a 'green area'. So, all the cars will be parked in front of the residents' houses, creating a mess in the sector," he added.

Meenu Bhargava, general manager , Noida Authority, said, "The RWA's affidavit saying a basement car parking lot will be constructed in the second phase has no meaning. They will have to go by the sanctioned plan and carry out all constructions accordingly."

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Some residents stated that the land was originally allotted for the development of a sports and cultural club. "The approved plan has no swimming pool, no gym, and hardly anything in the name of sports activities. What kind of a club are they going to build," asked a resident.