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Noida News: The Noida district administration has launched a major crackdown on unregistered short-term rental properties. Over 100 homeowners at Supernova Towers in Sector 94 have received notices for operating bed- and-breakfast accommodations without proper registration.

The action follows multiple complaints about security concerns and public nuisance caused by unregulated rentals. City Magistrate Vivek Bhadouriya confirmed that the notices were issued under the Sarai Act, 1867, which governs the operation of guesthouses and short-stay accommodations.

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Sarai Act And Its Provisions

Under the Act, property owners offering hotel-like stays must obtain registration and no-objection certificates (NOCs) from the Noida Authority, police and fire departments. Violations can lead to penalties and disqualification from operating such businesses.

The Times Of India report cited Magistrate Vivek Bhadouriya as stating, “After receiving complaints, we identified around 100 such properties listed on short-term rental websites and issued notices asking them to stop operations until they are registered,” adding that more notices are likely to be issued.

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Noida: Concerns Over Illegal Rentals

Most short-term rentals in Noida operate out of studio apartments in under-construction residential complexes, especially along the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway. Officials said these unregulated setups pose security challenges and often become hotspots for loud parties, drug use and unauthorised commercial activities.

In separate news, several Noida residents have urged MLA Pankaj Singh to seek amendments to Section 10 of the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Area Development Act, citing frequent notices from the Noida Authority over what they term minor home alterations. Homeowners from sectors 22, 34, 12, 51, and 71 said they received notices for minor changes like adding glass panels, doors, or backyard fences. Resident groups argued these were routine safety upgrades, not structural violations. Singh assured that no fresh notices would be issued until a revised policy is finalised. Officials, however, maintain that even small deviations can affect building safety and stability.