Jaypee Wish Town Residents Protest ₹1.5 per Sq Ft SAM Charges in Noida
Residents of Jaypee Wish Town have opposed Suraksha Group’s new shared area maintenance charges, alleging overlapping expenses and warning that monthly maintenance bills could rise significantly from November 2026.
- Residents object to the additional ₹1.50 per sq ft shared area maintenance charge.
- Monthly maintenance bills could increase from around ₹6,000 to ₹10,000, according to residents.
- Noida Authority CEO Krishna Karunesh has directed an official to examine the matter.
Noida: Residents of Jaypee Wish Town in Noida protested on October 23, 2026, against the introduction of shared area maintenance (SAM) charges of ₹1.50 per square foot by Suraksha Group. The residents argued that they already pay common area maintenance (CAM) charges and questioned whether the additional levy could result in duplicate billing for certain services.
The dispute has prompted residents to seek intervention from the Noida Authority before the new charges take effect in November.
According to Brijesh Singh, president of the Jaypee Kosmos Apartment Owners’ Association (AOA), apartment owners are currently paying CAM charges of ₹3.20 per square foot. With the proposed SAM fee, residents fear their monthly maintenance bills could rise from approximately ₹6,000 to ₹10,000. Residents from Sectors 131, 132, 133 and 134 have also raised objections, alleging that the additional charge was introduced without adequate consultation with apartment owners.
Following the protest, Noida Authority CEO Krishna Karunesh directed Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Kranti Shekhar to examine the matter and take appropriate action. Shekhar said the authority would look into the residents’ concerns. The intervention comes as homeowners seek clarification on the services covered by the new charge and whether the proposed billing structure is justified.
The central issue is the distinction between apartment-level maintenance and maintenance of infrastructure shared across the wider township.
CAM charges generally cover the maintenance of common facilities within an apartment complex, depending on the applicable agreement and services provided. Suraksha Group has said the proposed SAM charges are intended to cover shared township infrastructure and services, including sewage treatment plants (STPs), water treatment plants (WTPs), borewells, water infrastructure, streetlights, roads, landscaping and horticulture.
Residents have questioned whether some of these expenses are already included in their existing maintenance payments. They want a clear breakdown of the costs covered under CAM and SAM so that apartment owners can understand what they are being asked to pay for.
The residents have also raised concerns about the condition of roads and other shared infrastructure. According to them, heavy truck movement and ongoing construction activities, including activity around adjoining commercial, rural and industrial areas, contribute to wear and tear. They argue that the cost of maintaining infrastructure used by people beyond the residential community should not automatically fall entirely on apartment owners.
A Suraksha Group official said the company had recently assessed the operational and maintenance expenses associated with shared areas across Jaypee Wish Town. Following this assessment, the group decided to introduce the additional levy from November 2026.
The company has stated that the charges will contribute towards the operation, maintenance and upkeep of common township-level infrastructure and shared services. These include water and sewage treatment facilities, borewells, streetlighting, roads, landscaping and associated infrastructure.
However, residents have sought greater transparency regarding the calculation of the charge and the division of responsibilities between apartment-level and township-level maintenance. A detailed cost breakdown could help establish whether the two charges cover separate services or whether any expenses overlap.
The Uttar Pradesh Apartment (Promotion of Construction, Ownership and Maintenance) Act, 2010, provides a framework for apartment ownership, maintenance and the allocation of common expenses.
Section 18 addresses the allocation of common expenses among apartment owners in accordance with their respective undivided interests in common areas and facilities. Residents have questioned how the newly introduced SAM charge fits within this framework, particularly if it overlaps with costs already collected through CAM payments.
The Act does not expressly establish a separate category of charge specifically called Shared Area Maintenance (SAM). However, that fact alone does not conclusively establish that every such charge is unlawful. Its validity would depend on the applicable agreements, the nature of the services being charged for, the allocation of maintenance responsibilities and other relevant legal requirements.
Residents are therefore seeking clarification on the legal and contractual basis for the additional levy, along with a transparent explanation of how the amount has been calculated.
The Noida Authority’s examination of the dispute could help clarify the basis of the additional maintenance charge and the responsibilities of the developer or township maintenance agency. Residents want the authority to examine whether the proposed levy duplicates existing CAM expenses and whether the costs are being allocated fairly.
Before the charges take effect in November 2026, a detailed service-wise cost statement, a comparison of existing CAM payments with proposed SAM charges, and clarification of the applicable agreements could help address the dispute.
For homebuyers and apartment owners in Noida, the matter highlights the importance of checking maintenance agreements, understanding which facilities are covered by recurring charges and seeking itemised bills whenever additional levies are introduced.
The outcome of the authority’s review may provide greater clarity for Jaypee Wish Town residents on the proposed charges and the responsibilities associated with maintaining shared township infrastructure.
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