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The Greater Noida Authority has imposed penalties amounting to INR 54 lakh on seven builders whose sewage treatment plants (STPs) were found non-functional, leading to untreated sewage being released into drains. The Authority has reiterated that the operation of STPs is mandatory and warned that repeat violations will lead to FIRs as per directives from the National Green Tribunal and the Central Pollution Control Board.
The Greater Noida Authority has penalised seven developers a cumulative sum of INR 54 lakh after inspections revealed that their Sewage Treatment Plants were not functioning, resulting in untreated sewage being released into drains. The Authority is working to ensure complete treatment and reuse of sewage generated in Greater Noida. The additional CEO of GNIDA mentioned that, under instructions from the CEO, STPs are being constructed across Greater Noida and Greater Noida West; however, some builders had been negligent, failing to treat sewage from high-rise residential buildings. Advertisement
Officials stressed that operating STPs in builder societies is compulsory and warned that strict action would be taken against those discharging untreated sewage. They added that FIRs would be filed if violations continue, in line with the National Green Tribunal and Central Pollution Control Board's orders.
Among those fined were the developers of Rajhans Residency and Paramount Emotions, who were each penalised INR 5 lakh; Devika Homes received INR 10 lakh; Capital Athena INR 5 lakh; Panchsheel Hynish INR 12 lakh, as did Panchsheel Greens 2; and JM Florence was fined INR 5 lakh. These societies are located across areas including Sector 1, Sector Tech Zone 4, and Sector 16.
By levying substantial fines and warning of legal consequences, it has emphasised the need to not only install STPs but also ensure their proper operation. Builders are now under pressure to maintain functional sewage treatment systems, as continued negligence could result in stricter penalties and legal proceedings aimed at safeguarding public health and the environment.
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