The construction of the society began in the 1990s. (Representational)
Greater Noida:
After a marathon wait spanning over two decades, residents of a housing society in Greater Noida breathed a sigh of relief as the process of flat registration for full ownership commenced on Wednesday. Situated in sector P-1, the Senior Citizen Society, home to over 100 senior citizens, had been fighting for their flat ownership for 23 years.
Poonam, a resident whose sentiments resonated with many others, said that the journey towards attaining full ownership rights seemed like an impossible challenge until Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath intervened.
Legal hurdles dating back to the society’s construction in the 1990s marred the flat registry process. For 23 years, the battle raged on until the court finally ruled in favour of the residents, restoring their long-denied rights.
On Wednesday, flat registries for over 100 flats, out of a total of 845, in the society began. Residents, many of whom invested in these flats before retirement when the average price ranged between Rs 6-8 lakh, are predominantly in their 70s and 80s.
Rishi Pal Singh, President of the RWA Senior Citizens Society, recalled the several challenges the society confronted over the years, from legal battles to tax evasion issues. He expressed gratitude towards Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath whose timely intervention facilitated the initiation of the registry process.
