The Noida Authority has put on hold a new shared area maintenance (SAM) charge of ₹1.50 per sq ft a month that Suraksha Realty planned to levy on residents of Jaypee Wish Town, after a protest by homeowners that lasted 13 days.
The decision came at a tripartite meeting on 4 November at the authority's Sector 96 office, attended by Suraksha Realty, police officials and residents, and chaired by Officer on Special Duty Santosh Kumar Singh, according to a PropNewsTime report published on 13 November.
Jaypee Wish Town maintenance charges: what was decided
The authority said no additional maintenance charges should be collected until a special committee resolves the dispute. It also ordered a review of transfer charges and barred the developer from issuing transfer no-objection certificates (NOCs) until the committee completes its work.
Suraksha Realty had proposed the SAM levy from November 2026, on top of the existing common area maintenance (CAM) charge of ₹3.20 per sq ft. Residents say monthly bills could rise from about ₹6,000 to about ₹10,000 for a typical flat.
Why residents protested
Residents of Sectors 131, 132, 133 and 134 argue that shared infrastructure is already covered by existing maintenance payments. They say township roads are also used by nearby commercial, rural and industrial traffic, and are worn down by heavy vehicles and ongoing construction, and that flat owners were not properly consulted.
They have also alleged that the developer sought ₹885 per sq ft for transfer-related NOCs, which could add up to about ₹12 lakh per flat, against a standard fee of ₹25,000 that they say applies. A transfer NOC is needed when a flat is resold.
Residents began protesting on 23 October. Their complaints, which also covered building safety and maintenance services, were forwarded by the Gautam Budh Nagar district administration to the Noida Authority, h4enews reported. The township's apartment owners' association estimates it houses about 20,000 families.
The developer's position
Suraksha Realty says the levy follows an assessment of the cost of running shared facilities across the township, including sewage and water treatment plants, borewells, streetlights, horticulture, landscaping and roads.
Suraksha took over Jaypee Infratech's operations in 2023 and is completing stalled towers at Jaypee Wish Town. Residents cite Section 18 of the UP Apartment Act, 2010, which allocates common expenses among owners, and argue it does not expressly provide for a separate SAM levy.
What it means for you
For Jaypee Wish Town owners, the hold means no extra maintenance bill for now, and resale transfers may be delayed until the committee rules on NOC fees. Owners planning to sell should factor in that wait.
For buyers across Noida, the dispute is a reminder to check the full list of maintenance, transfer and other recurring charges in writing before buying in a large township, especially one taken over by a new developer.
Sources
- PropNewsTime: Noida Authority halts additional maintenance charges at Jaypee Wish Town — published 13 November 2026.
- H4E News: Jaypee Wish Town Residents' Complaints Reach Noida Authority After Nearly Two-Week Protest — published 6 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the new maintenance charge at Jaypee Wish Town?
Suraksha Realty proposed a shared area maintenance (SAM) charge of ₹1.50 per sq ft a month from November 2026, on top of the existing common area maintenance charge of ₹3.20 per sq ft.
Has the Noida Authority stopped the SAM charge?
Yes. At a meeting on 4 November, the authority put the charge on hold and said no additional maintenance charges should be collected until a special committee resolves the dispute.
What did residents say about transfer NOCs?
Residents alleged the developer sought ₹885 per sq ft for transfer-related NOCs, which could total about ₹12 lakh per flat; the authority has ordered a review and barred NOCs until the committee decides.