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Noida Authority has initiated action to repair damaged roads near Sector 16 Metro Station following a post on social media. A video highlighting pothole-ridden and waterlogged roads in the area has prompted swift action from the civic body. The clip questioned the use of taxpayer money for such poorly maintained infrastructure.

The visuals show a damaged road with potholes, broken pavement, and a pool of muddy water raising concerns about the poor condition of public infrastructure and implicitly questioning government accountability in utilizing taxpayer money for road development. It suggests that despite the collection of taxes, basic amenities like well-maintained roads are being neglected.

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The Noida Authority responded to a post on X by The Daily Jagran journalist whose tweet was posted on August 24. The authority gave an update again on September 9.

Replying to the query, it wrote, "Your complaint has been noted and forwarded to the concerned department. You will be promptly informed of the action taken by the department."

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In a recent update, Noida Authority wrote, "In reference to the above, it has been by the concerned work circle that the estimate for the patch work for the mentioned task been approved by competent authority, and to initiate the said work, tenders will soon be for the selection of the agency, and the patch work is to be carried out rainy season."

Another X user wrote, "Yes, we face problems while going to office every day."